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| phi·lan·thro·py [ fi lánthrəpee ] (plural phi·lan·thro·pies) |
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1. desire to benefit humanity: a desire to improve the material, social, and spiritual welfare of humanity, especially through charitable activities
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2. philanthropic act or group: a philanthropic action or organization
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3. love for all humanity: general love for, or benevolence toward, the whole of humankind
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| [Early 17th century. Via late Latin< Greek philanthrōpos "humane" < philos "loving" + anthrōpos "human being"] |
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  phi·lan·thro·pist noun |
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