English Dictionary

philanthropy

/fɪˈlæn.θɹə.piː/

noun

(chiefly uncountable) Benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of humankind. / (uncountable) Charitable giving, charity. / (countable) A philanthropic act.

She is known for her philanthropy and charitable work.

意味（1）

(chiefly uncountable) Benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of humankind.

Secondly, Another excellent Diſpoſition in Chriſt, is his Love, not only his Phylanthropy, or good Will he bears to all men, and the Deſire he hath of their Salvation, Ezek[iel] 33. 11.

意味（2）

(uncountable) Charitable giving, charity.

As public funding is reduced, we depend increasingly on private philanthropy.

意味（3）

(countable) A philanthropic act.

His tombstone lists his various philanthropies.

意味（4）

(countable) A charitable foundation.

the Rockefeller philanthropies