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Another word for philanthropic

Adjective

  1. Of or concerned with charity

    2. See also:

    kind

    give

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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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Sentence Examples

  • Many philanthropic institutions were founded.

  • Many philanthropic institutions were founded.

  • It is the seat of several educational and philanthropic institutions.

  • This woman had philanthropic impulses and some real interest in art and.

  • The list of his honors and achievements were exceeded only by his philanthropic connections and contributions.

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