philanthropy

philanthropy
[fɪˈlanθrəpi]
noun
  1. [mass noun]the desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes
    慈善,仁慈
    ■[count noun](N. Amer.)a philanthropic institution; a charity
    (北美)慈善机构;慈善团体
派生
philanthropism
noun
philanthropize
verb
  1. (亦作 -ise)
语源
  1. early 17th cent.: via late Latin from Greek philanthrōpia, from philanthrōpos 'man-loving' (see philanthrope)
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