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Definition of Philanthropy

1. Noun. Voluntary promotion of human welfare.

Definition of Philanthropy

1. n. Love to mankind; benevolence toward the whole human family; universal good will; desire and readiness to do good to all men; -- opposed to misanthropy.

Definition of Philanthropy

1. Noun. Benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of mankind, especially by charitable giving ¹

2. Noun. A philanthropic act ¹

3. Noun. A charitable foundation ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Philanthropy

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Philanthropy

Literary usage of Philanthropy

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Business Administration by La Salle Extension University (1909)
"Educational philanthropy is educational and has educational value because ... In educational philanthropy that financial problem is gradually being met by ..."

2. The Social Welfare Forum: Official Proceedings ... Annual Forum by National Conference on Social Welfare, American Social Science Association, Conference of Charities (U.S., Conference of Charities (U.S.), National Conference of Social Work (U.S. (1914)
"Will business ever overtake philanthropy and make us all unnecessary? These are a few of the questions Dr. Devine will try to answer,—Dr. Edward T. Devine, ..."

3. The Making of America by Robert Marion La Follette, William Matthews Handy, Charles Higgins (1906)
"[Robert Archey Woods, lecturer on practical philanthropy at Episcopal Theological seminary, Cambridge, and university settlement worker; born Dec. ..."

4. Proceedings of the ... Annual Convention by Religious Education Association (1907)
"By philanthropy I mean the love of man; and by theology, the knowledge of God. ... It implies the essential need of philanthropy in order to a right study ..."

5. Sunset by Southern Pacific Company. Passenger Dept, Southern Pacific Company (1912)
"Philanthropy for Profit: RH Brotherton he ever think of buying land and ... Therefore, jn order to get philanthropy at all, let it Ibe philanthropy for ..."

6. Proceedings of the ... Annual Convention by Religious Education Association (1907)
"By philanthropy I mean the love of man; and by theology, the knowledge of God. ... It implies the essential need of philanthropy in order to a right study ..."

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