n.
Pronunciation: -p ē
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -pies
Etymology: Late Latin philanthropia, from Greek philanthr ō pia, from philanthr ō pos loving people, from phil- + anthr ō pos human being
Date: circa 1623
1 : goodwill to fellowmen especially : active effort to promote human welfare
2 a : a philanthropic act or gift b : an organization distributing or supported by philanthropic funds