/ fɪˈlænθrəpi; NAmE / noun
[ U ] the practice of helping the poor and those in need, especially by giving money
► phil·an·throp·ic / ˌfɪlənˈθrɒpɪk; NAmE -ˈθrɑːp-/ adjective :
philanthropic work
► phil·an·throp·ic·al·ly / ˌfɪlənˈθrɒpɪkli; NAmE -ˈθrɑːp-/ adverb
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WORD ORIGIN
early 17th cent.: via late Latin from Greek philanthrōpia , from philanthrōpos man-loving, from philein to love + anthrōpos human being.