Associations to the word «Philanthropy»

Wiktionary

PHILANTHROPY, noun. (uncountable) Benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of mankind.
PHILANTHROPY, noun. Charitable giving, charity.
PHILANTHROPY, noun. A philanthropic act
PHILANTHROPY, noun. A charitable foundation

Dictionary definition

PHILANTHROPY, noun. Voluntary promotion of human welfare.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope