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Philanthropic

Fih-luh-NTHRAH-pihk

/ˌfɪlʌˈnθrɑːpɪk/

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philanthropic

Dictionary meaning

Generous in assistance to the poor.

Examples

  • A philanthropic society.

Synonyms: beneficent

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