philanthropy

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Learn the meaning of philanthropy with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

philanthropy

(noun)

Meaning

helping others, especially by giving money

Example

"Her philanthropy helped build a new school."

Synonyms

charitybenevolencegenerosity

Antonyms

selfishnessgreed

More about this word

Word origin
From Greek philanthrōpia, meaning love of mankind.
Related word forms
  • noun: philanthropist
  • adjective: philanthropic