philanthropy
noun/fɪˈlænθrəpi/
/fɪˈlænθrəpi/
[uncountable]- the practice of helping the poor and those in need, especially by giving money
- Hospitals were built as a result of private philanthropy and government intervention.
Word Originearly 17th cent.: via late Latin from Greek philanthrōpia, from philanthrōpos ‘man-loving’, from philein ‘to love’ + anthrōpos ‘human being’.Want to learn more?
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