philanthropy
11Philanthropy — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Philanthropy >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 philanthropy philanthropy humanity humanitarianism universal benevolence Sgm: N 1 endaemonism endaemonism deliciae humani generis Sgm: N 1 cosmopolitanism utilitarianism… …
12philanthropy — /fi lan threuh pee/, n., pl. philanthropies. 1. altruistic concern for human welfare and advancement, usually manifested by donations of money, property, or work to needy persons, by endowment of institutions of learning and hospitals, and by… …
13philanthropy — [[t]fɪlæ̱nθrəpi[/t]] N UNCOUNT Philanthropy is the giving of money to people who need it, without wanting anything in return. ...a retired banker well known for his philanthropy …
14philanthropy — noun a) Benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well being of mankind, especially by charitable giving As public funding is reduced, we depend increasingly on private philanthropy. b) A phil …
15Philanthropy — Charitable giving to human causes on a large scale. Philanthropy must be more than just a charitable donation; it is an effort undertaken by an individual or organization based on an altruistic desire to improve human welfare. Wealthy individuals …
16philanthropy — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. altruism, humanity, humanitarianism; benevolence; generosity, liberality. See unselfishness. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. benevolence, humanitarianism, beneficence; see generosity 1 , patronage 1 . III… …
17philanthropy — noun a family noted for its philanthropy Syn: benevolence, generosity, humanitarianism, public spiritedness, altruism, social conscience, charity, charitableness, brotherly love, fellow feeling, magnanimity, munificence, liberality, largesse,… …
18Philanthropy Roundtable — Infobox Non profit Non profit name = The Philanthropy Roundtable Non profit Non profit type = 501(c)(3) founded date = Late 1970s, gained independent status in 1991 founder = William Simon, Irving Kristol location = Washington, D.C. origins =… …
19philanthropy — noun (plural pies) Etymology: Late Latin philanthropia, from Greek philanthrōpia, from philanthrōpos loving people, from phil + anthrōpos human being Date: circa 1623 1. goodwill to fellowmen; especially active effort to promote human welfare 2.… …
20philanthropy — Synonyms and related words: BOMFOG, Benthamism, Christian charity, Christian love, agape, aid, almsgiving, altruism, assistance, beneficence, benevolence, benevolent disposition, benevolentness, benignity, bigheartedness, brotherly love, caritas …
