Philanthropic synonyms
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Part of speech:
Characterized by or resulting from benevolence
Feeling, expressing, or inspired by love for one's country.
Pertaining to charity.
Of or motivated by altruism; unselfish
Having personal motivation toward the betterment of the public.
Designating or of a political party upholding liberal principles, esp. such a party in England or Canada
Provided in abundance; plentiful
Noble in mind; esp., generous in overlooking injury or insult; rising above pettiness or meanness
Showing kindness and magnanimity:
Showing great generosity:
Showing beneficence; doing good
Giving help; of service; useful
Characterized by an emphasis on humanistic values and concerns:
Of a sympathetic, helpful, or benevolent nature:
Having or resulting from a kind heart; sympathetic; kindly
Not selfish; putting the good of others above one's own interests; altruistic; generous
civic-minded
Having, showing, or actively carrying out one's concern for the condition and affairs of one's community; public-spirited
Done with or having an open hand:
Given as charity; free
Not seeking to produce a profit (a financial gain).
misanthropic (antonym)
hardhearted (antonym)
selfish (antonym)
kind (related)
Showing concern for the welfare of humanity, especially in acting to improve the living conditions of impoverished people.
uncharitable (antonym)
stingy (antonym)
miserly (antonym)
Of or pertaining to philanthropy; characterized by philanthropy; loving or helping mankind; as, a philanthropic enterprise.
give (related)
Synonym Study
- Altruistic implies a putting of the welfare of others before one's own interests and therefore stresses freedom from selfishness
- Charitable usually implies the giving of money or other help to those in need
- Humanitarian implies more direct concern with promoting the welfare of humanity, esp. through reducing pain and suffering
- Philanthropic implies interest in the general human welfare, esp. as shown in large-scale gifts to charities or the endowment of institutions for human advancement
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