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Word: Philanthropic
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late 17th century: from Greek philanthrōpos ‘man-loving’ (see philanthrope)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌfɪlənˈθrɒpɪk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(of a person or organization) seeking to promote the welfare of others; generous and benevolent
Short Definition:seeking to promote welfare of others
Examples:- they receive financial support from philanthropic bodies
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