philanthropy
pronunciation
How to pronounce philanthropy in British English:
UK [fɪˈlænθrəpi]
How to pronounce philanthropy in American English:
US [fɪˈlænθrəpi]
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- Noun:
- voluntary promotion of human welfare
Word Origin
- philanthropy
- philanthropy: see philosophy
- philanthropy (n.)
- c. 1600, from Late Latin philanthropia, from Greek philanthropia "kindliness, humanity, benevolence, love to mankind" (from gods, men, or things), from philanthropos (adj.) "loving mankind, useful to man," from phil- "loving" (see philo-) + anthropos "mankind" (see anthropo-). Originally in English in the Late Latin form; modern spelling attested from 1620s.
Example
- 1. Ceo larry page urged them to be " audacious , " especially in philanthropy .
- 2. After a few years , ransom says , they might start another company , or focus on philanthropy .
- 3. I think philanthropy is the next phase of my life .
- 4. " Giving back to the community " is the way business people often describe their philanthropy .
- 5. It lacks a tradition of private philanthropy .