philanthropy

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /fɪˈlæn.θrə.piː/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pi/

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• Hyphenation: phil‧an‧thro‧py

Noun

Singular philanthropy

Plural philanthropies

1. (uncountable) Philanthropy is the giving away of money for charity.

   The man that lived in that mansion was admired for his philanthropy. He would often donate millions to charities.