philanthropic
Speech parts
1. philanthropic - Adjective
2. philanthropic - Adjective Satellite
Meaning
Alt. of Philanthropical
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Examples
I'm not doing my philanthropic work, out of any kind of guilt, or any need to create good public relations. I'm doing it because I can afford to do it, and I believe in it.
Philanthropic colonization is a failure. National colonization will succeed.
If you can't distinguish people from lap-dogs, you shouldn't undertake philanthropic work.
However absurd it may seem, I do in all seriousness hereby declare that I am animated mainly by philanthropic motives. I desire to do good to my fellow creatures, even to the Cui bonos.
I grew up in a business-inspired environment, and over the years have started and run several businesses and philanthropic organizations. Understanding how large corporations work, by having hands-on and board experience, I apply that knowledge to the benefit of all that I do.
I don't think there's anything exceptional or noble in being philanthropic. It's the other attitude that confuses me.