philanthropy

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun voluntary promotion of human welfare

Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin philanthrōpia, itself a borrowing from Ancient Greek φιλανθρωπία (philanthrōpía). By surface analysis, phil- + -anthropy.

In classic literature

Synonyms

philanthropic gift

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