philanthropic

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phil·an·throp·ic / ˌfilənˈ[unvoicedth]räpik/ • adj. (of a person or organization) seeking to promote the welfare of others, esp. by donating money to good causes; generous and benevolent: they receive financial support from philanthropic bodies.DERIVATIVES: phil·an·throp·i·cal·ly / -(ə)lē/ adv.

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