philanthropic

Pronunciation: /ˌfɪl.ənˈθɹɑ.pɪk/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective generous in assistance to the poor
  2. adjective of or relating to or characterized by philanthropy

Etymology

From French philanthropique.

In classic literature

Synonyms

beneficent, benevolent, eleemosynary

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