Word
philanthropic
Phoneticsphil·an·thropic
US/ˌfɪɫənˈθɹɑpɪk/
UK/fɪlɐnθɹˈɒpɪk/
Definition
adj. giving money, time, or help to people who need it. You use this to describe someone who wants to make the world better through kindness.
adj. characterised by the desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed by the generous donation of money or resources to good causes.
Examples
“The billionaire is known for his philanthropic work in education.”
“Many large corporations establish philanthropic foundations to manage their charitable giving and community outreach programs.”
“The university's new research wing was made possible through a philanthropic gift from an anonymous donor who wished to support advancements in renewable energy.”
Examples
simple
“The billionaire is known for his philanthropic work in education.”
contextual
“Many large corporations establish philanthropic foundations to manage their charitable giving and community outreach programs.”
complex
“The university's new research wing was made possible through a philanthropic gift from an anonymous donor who wished to support advancements in renewable energy.”
Usage
Often used to describe individuals, organisations, or specific acts of giving.
Real-World Examples
“However, as they became wealthier, Nathan and his wife, Lina, increasingly devoted their attention to a series of philanthropic projects.” “The La Verne Noyes Fund is another example of a philanthropic institution dedicated to a mission it outgrew, as I discussed in my book on college affordability .” “Haring founded the foundation in 1989, a year before his death from HIV-related illness, to maintain his artistic and philanthropic legacy.” Etymology
From French philanthropique.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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