| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|thräpik, -pēk adjective
also phil·an·throp·i·cal -pə̇kəl, -pēk-
Etymology: philanthropic from French philanthropique, from Greek philanthrōpos + French -ique -ic; philanthropical from philanthropy + -ical
1. : of, relating to, or characterized by philanthropy : benevolent , humanitarian
philanthropic sympathy for the cause of the slave — V.L.Parrington
found time to devote to church, civic, and philanthropic affairs — Marian Silveus
2. : dispensing or receiving aid from funds set aside for humanitarian purposes : eleemosynary
philanthropic foundation
the need for books at nearby hospitals and philanthropic homes — Wonderful World of Books
• phil·an·throp·i·cal·ly -pə̇k(ə)lē, -pēk-, -li adverb