philanthropy

Meanings

Noun

voluntary promotion of human welfare
Benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of humankind.
Charitable giving, charity.
A philanthropic act.
A charitable foundation.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin philanthrōpia, itself a borrowing from Ancient Greek φιλανθρωπία (philanthrōpía). By surface analysis, phil- + -anthropy.

Synonyms

philanthropic gift, philanthropism

Antonyms

misanthropy

Scrabble Score: 25

philanthropy is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
philanthropy is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
philanthropy is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 26

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