Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English - philanthropy
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Philanthropy
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Philanthropy is the giving of money to people who need it, without wanting anything in return. ...a retired banker well known for his philanthropy. N-UNCOUNT ...Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary
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noun (plural -pies) Etymology: Late Latin philanthropia, from Greek philanthropia, from philanthropos loving people, from phil- + anthropos human being Date: circa 1623 1. goodwill to fellowmen; especially active effort to promote human welfare 2. a. a philanthropic act or gift b. an organization distributing or supported by philanthropic funds ...Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary
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n. 1 a love of mankind. 2 practical benevolence, esp. charity on a large scale. Derivatives philanthropism n. philanthropist n. philanthropize v.tr. & intr. (also -ise). Etymology: LL philanthropia f. Gk philanthropia (as PHILANTHROPE) ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
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- 1608, from L.L. philanthropia, from Gk. philanthropia "humanity, benevolence," from philanthropos (adj.) "loving mankind," from phil- "loving" + anthropos "mankind." ...Английский Этимологический словарь
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