Definition of "philanthropic" []

• Of, relating to, or marked by philanthropy; humanitarian. (adjective)
• Organized to provide humanitarian or charitable assistance: a philanthropic society. See Synonyms at benevolent. (adjective)

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• "Look at the generality of women, "he cried bitterly;" especially those who are what they call philanthropic and good."
• "Hester "as a suitor for her hand," he must be very careful over what he called her philanthropic craze."
• "Many wineries are involved in philanthropic endeavors."