philanthropic
gb/fˌɪlənθɹˈɑpɪk/ us/fˌɪlənθɹˈɑpɪk/
C1
English
jótékonysági, filantróp, emberbaráti
C1
FORMAL
1
jótékonysági
B2
Usage pattern:
[philanthropic] + [work/efforts/activities/organization/donation]
The company is known for its philanthropic work in education and public health.
A vállalat az oktatás és a közegészségügy területén végzett jótékonysági tevékenységéről ismert.
She made a large philanthropic donation to fund scholarships for first-generation students.
Nagy összegű jótékonysági adománnyal támogatta az első generációs hallgatók ösztöndíjait.
The museum relies on philanthropic support as well as ticket sales.
Learner examples
He is involved in philanthropic projects.
Jótékonysági projektekben vesz részt.
They gave philanthropic support to the hospital.
Jótékonysági támogatást nyújtottak a kórháznak.
Common mistake:
Often confused with philosophical (about ideas) or with philanthropist (the person who gives).
Meaning
related to charitable giving
Collocations
philanthropic work
|philanthropic efforts
|philanthropic activity
|philanthropic giving
|philanthropic donation
|philanthropic grant
|philanthropic organization
|philanthropic foundation
|philanthropic support
|philanthropic mission
Synonyms
charitable (More general and more common in everyday speech.)
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benevolent (Often highlights kindness of intent, not only donations.)
Antonyms
selfish (Focused on personal benefit rather than helping others.)
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exploitative (Taking advantage of others instead of supporting them.)
Themes
charity
|society
|business
|nonprofits
Definition
About giving money or help to people in need or to good causes.
Connected with giving money, time, or other support to help people or to support causes, especially on a large or organized scale.
C1
FORMAL
2
filantróp
C1
emberbaráti
C1
Usage pattern:
[a] philanthropic [person/individual/family]
Despite his fame, he remained deeply philanthropic and funded community clinics.
Hírneve ellenére megmaradt mélyen emberbaráti szemléletűnek, és közösségi rendelőket finanszírozott.
They are a philanthropic family that supports local arts programs every year.
Ők egy filantróp család, amely minden évben támogatja a helyi művészeti programokat.
Her philanthropic approach to business focused on long-term community impact.
Learner examples
She is philanthropic and helps many people.
Filantróp beállítottságú, és sok embernek segít.
They are a philanthropic family.
Ők egy filantróp család.
Common mistake:
Learners may use philanthropic for small everyday kindness; it usually suggests organized or significant giving.
Meaning
showing concern for others
Collocations
a philanthropic person
|a philanthropic family
|a philanthropic entrepreneur
|a philanthropic mindset
|a philanthropic spirit
|philanthropic goals
|philanthropic priorities
|philanthropic interests
Synonyms
generous (Broader; can include time, attention, or gifts without a social cause.)
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altruistic (Emphasizes caring for others, not necessarily financial giving.)
Antonyms
stingy (Unwilling to give money or resources.)
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self-interested (Motivated mainly by personal gain.)
Themes
personality
|values
|society
Definition
Wanting to help other people, especially by giving money.
Showing a strong desire to help other people and improve society, especially through donating money or resources.
Grammar
Dictionary form
philanthropic
IPA
GB/fˌɪlənθɹˈɑpɪk/
US/fˌɪlənθɹˈɑpɪk/
Syllables & stress
phil - an - throp - ic (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (throp)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: philanthropic
Word family
Core family
philanthropy
noun C1
philanthropist
noun C1
Related words
philanthropically
adverb C1
Negative and opposite forms
misanthropic
adjective
misanthropy
noun
Expressions
philanthropic arm
1/fˌɪlənθɹˈɑpɪk ˈɑɹm/
fixed phrase
business
company’s charity division
The department of an organization that handles charity work.
Examples
- The bank’s philanthropic arm funds financial literacy programs.
- Applications are reviewed by the philanthropic arm of the corporation.
- The museum’s philanthropic arm coordinates major donor events.
Learner examples
- The company’s philanthropic arm supports local charities.
philanthropic efforts
1/fˌɪlənθɹˈɑpɪk ˈɛfɚts/
fixed phrase
formal
charity work and projects
Organized work to help people or support causes.
Examples
- Their philanthropic efforts focus on clean water and sanitation.
- The award recognized her philanthropic efforts over three decades.
- The company expanded its philanthropic efforts into rural areas.
Learner examples
- Their philanthropic efforts help children.
philanthropic foundation
1/fˌɪlənθɹˈɑpɪk faʊndˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
charity that gives grants
A charity organization that gives money to support causes.
Examples
- The research was funded by a philanthropic foundation.
- She set up a philanthropic foundation to support mental health services.
- Small nonprofits often apply to philanthropic foundations for grants.
Learner examples
- The hospital received money from a philanthropic foundation.
philanthropic foundation
1/fˌɪlənθɹˈɑpɪk faʊndˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
organization that gives grants
An organization that gives money to support good causes.
Examples
- A philanthropic foundation awarded grants to community health clinics.
- They created a philanthropic foundation to manage long-term giving.
- The nonprofit partnered with a philanthropic foundation to fund research.
Learner examples
- A philanthropic foundation gave our school a grant.
philanthropic giving
1/fˌɪlənθɹˈɑpɪk ɡˈɪvɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
donating to causes
Donating money or resources to charities.
Examples
- Philanthropic giving tends to increase after major natural disasters.
- The report tracks philanthropic giving by income group.
- They encouraged employees to participate in philanthropic giving through payroll donations.
Learner examples
- Philanthropic giving can help schools.
philanthropic initiative
1/fˌɪlənθɹˈɑpɪk ɪnˈɪʃɪtɪv/
fixed phrase
formal
planned charity program
A planned program to help people or support a cause.
Examples
- The university launched a philanthropic initiative to fund student housing.
- Their philanthropic initiative provided free tutoring in underserved neighborhoods.
- The board approved a new philanthropic initiative focused on disaster relief.
Learner examples
- They started a philanthropic initiative for education.
philanthropic organization
1/fˌɪlənθɹˈɑpɪk ˌɔɹɡənəzˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
group that supports causes
A group that helps people or supports causes through charity.
Examples
- The project partnered with a philanthropic organization to expand food access.
- Several philanthropic organizations signed the joint pledge.
- She has worked for a philanthropic organization since graduating.
Learner examples
- He works for a philanthropic organization.