Philanthropically

Philanthropically
Philanthropic Phil`an*throp"ic, Philanthropical Phil`an*throp"ic*al, a. [Cf. F. philanthropique.] Of or pertaining to philanthropy; characterized by philanthropy; loving or helping mankind; as, a philanthropic enterprise. -- {Phil`an*throp"ic*al*ly}, adv. [1913 Webster]

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  • philanthropically — philanthropy ► NOUN ▪ the desire to help others, especially through donation of money to good causes. DERIVATIVES philanthropic adjective philanthropically adverb. ORIGIN Greek philanthr pia, from philanthr pos man loving …   English terms dictionary

  • philanthropically — adverb see philanthropic …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • philanthropically — See philanthropic. * * * …   Universalium

  • philanthropically — adverb Of or pertaining to philanthropy; characterized by philanthropy; loving or helping mankind; as, a philanthropic enterprise …   Wiktionary

  • philanthropically — fɪlÉ™n θrÉ‘pɪklɪ / rÉ’p adv. benevolently, in a manner that shows concern for other humans …   English contemporary dictionary

  • philanthropically — phil·an·throp·i·cal·ly …   English syllables

  • philanthropically — See: philanthropic …   English dictionary

  • philanthropically — adverb in a philanthropic manner • Derived from adjective: ↑philanthropic …   Useful english dictionary

  • philanthropic — philanthropically, adv. /fil euhn throp ik/, adj. of, pertaining to, engaged in, or characterized by philanthropy; benevolent: a philanthropic foundation. Also, philanthropical. [1780 90; PHILANTHROP(Y) + IC] * * * …   Universalium

  • philanthropic — also philanthropical adjective Date: 1789 1. of, relating to, or characterized by philanthropy ; humanitarian 2. dispensing or receiving aid from funds set aside for humanitarian purposes • philanthropically adverb …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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