Philanthropic — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌfi-lən-ˈthrä-pik/ phil·an·throp·ic

Meaning & Definition of Philanthropic

Philanthropic (adjective)

  1. of, relating to, or characterized by philanthropy, humanitarian
  2. dispensing or receiving aid from funds set aside for humanitarian purposes

Philanthropic (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having or showing a concern for the welfare of others

    "a philanthropic society that has been doing good for over a century"

    similar: altruistic, beneficent, benevolent, charitable, do-good, eleemosynary, good, humanitarian
    related: selfless, self-sacrificing, bighearted, bounteous, bountiful, free, freehanded, generous, greathearted, handsome, liberal, magnanimous, munificent, openhanded, openhearted, unselfish, unsparing, compassionate, humane, kind, kindhearted, social-minded
    opposite: self-centered, self-concerned, selfish
    near: self-indulgent, self-seeking, cheap, closefisted, miserly, parsimonious, stingy, tight, tightfisted, hard-hearted, pitiless, unfeeling, self-obsessed

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Philanthropic

The most common words with a similar meaning to Philanthropic:

altruistic, beneficent, benevolent, charitable, do-good, eleemosynary, good, humanitarian

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Philanthropic

Words with the opposite meaning of Philanthropic:

self-centered, self-concerned, selfish

Related Words for Philanthropic

selfless, self-sacrificing, bighearted, bounteous, bountiful, free, freehanded, generous, greathearted, handsome, liberal, magnanimous, munificent, openhanded, openhearted, unselfish, unsparing, compassionate, humane, kind, kindhearted, social-minded

Near Antonyms of Philanthropic

self-indulgent, self-seeking, cheap, closefisted, miserly, parsimonious, stingy, tight, tightfisted, hard-hearted, pitiless, unfeeling, self-obsessed

Word Forms of Philanthropic

Derived words: philanthropically (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Philanthropic

First known use: 1789

Frequently Asked Questions about Philanthropic

What does "Philanthropic" mean?

"Philanthropic" means of, relating to, or characterized by philanthropy, humanitarian. As an adjective, it is defined as: of, relating to, or characterized by philanthropy, humanitarian.

What is another word for "Philanthropic"?

Other words for "Philanthropic" include altruistic, beneficent, benevolent, charitable, do-good, eleemosynary, good and humanitarian. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Philanthropic" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Philanthropic"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Philanthropic". Common alternatives include altruistic, beneficent, benevolent, charitable, do-good, eleemosynary, good and humanitarian.

What is the opposite of "Philanthropic"?

Antonyms of "Philanthropic" include self-centered, self-concerned and selfish. Near antonyms include self-indulgent, self-seeking, cheap and closefisted.

How do you use "Philanthropic" in a sentence?

Examples of "Philanthropic" in a sentence: "a philanthropic society that has been doing good for over a century".

Is "Philanthropic" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Philanthropic" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Philanthropic"?

"Philanthropic" is pronounced /ˌfi-lən-ˈthrä-pik/ and divided into syllables as phil·an·throp·ic.

What is the origin of the word "Philanthropic"?

First known use: 1789.