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philanthropy

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IPA /fɪˈlænθrəpi/

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Helping people in need, especially by giving money to useful causes.

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philanthropy/fɪˈlænθrəpi/

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Resources are donated
A community library is funded
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Philanthropy uses giving and support to help people in need.

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The exhibition celebrates local philanthropy that supported families during hard times.
The lecture explored how philanthropy helped fund public libraries.

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philanthropy — Helping people in need, especially by giving money to useful causes.

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Helping people in need, especially by giving money to useful causes.

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Word origin

From Greek philanthropia, formed from elements meaning love and human being, through Late Latin.

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Philanthropy refers to the practice of giving help; a philanthropist is someone who does it.

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