'Philanthropy' definitions:
Definition of 'philanthropy'
(from WordNet)
noun
Voluntary promotion of human welfare [syn: philanthropy, philanthropic gift]
Definition of 'Philanthropy'
From: GCIDE
- Philanthropy \Phi*lan"thro*py\, n. [L. philanthropia, Gr. filanqrwpi`a: cf. F. philanthropie.] Love to mankind; benevolence toward the whole human family; universal good will; desire and readiness to do good to all men; -- opposed to misanthropy. --Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster]
- 2. An active effort to promote human welfare; humanitarian activity. in this sense, it is an action, not merely a state of mind. [PJC]
- 3. An organization whose purpose is to engage in philanthropy(2), and is supported by funds from one or a small number of wealthy individuals; a type of charity, the source of whose funds is typically from a wealthy individual or a corporation, or a trust fund established by a wealthy individual. It is distinguished from other charitable organizations in that the source of funds of other charities may come from a large number of sources, or from public solicitation. [PJC]
Synonyms of 'philanthropy'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- agape,
- aid,
- almsgiving,
- altruism,
- assistance,
- beneficence,
- benevolence,
- benevolent disposition,
- benevolentness,
- benignity,
- Benthamism,
- bigheartedness,
- BOMFOG,
- brotherly love,
- caritas,
- charitableness,
- charity,
- Christian charity,
- Christian love,
- contribution,
- do-goodism,
- donation,
- flower power,
- generosity,
- giving,
- goodwill,
- grace,
- grant,
- greatheartedness,
- help,
- humanitarianism,
- largeheartedness,
- largesse,
- liberality,
- love,
- love of mankind,
- magnanimity,
- patronage,
- philanthropism,
- thoughtfulness,
- utilitarianism,
- welfarism,
- well-disposedness