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philanthropic
phil·an·throp·ic [ fìllən thróppik ] or phil·an·throp·i·cal [ fìllən thróppik'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. charitable and generous: showing kindness, charitable concern, and generosity toward other people
2. devoted to helping other people: devoted to helping other people, especially through giving charitable aid

phil·an·throp·i·cal·ly adverb
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