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charitable vs charity vs nonprofit vs philanthropy
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| charitableadjective/ˈtʃer.ɪ.tə.bəl/ | Meaning giving money or help to people in need, or connected with a charity | Goes with charitable donation | Example She made a charitable donation to the children's hospital every year. |
| charitynoun/ˈtʃer.ə.ti/ | Meaning an organization that collects money to help people in need; also help given to them | Goes with give to charity | Example We are running a charity event to help flood victims. |
| nonprofitadjective/ˌnɑːnˈprɑː.fɪt/ | Meaning working to help people or a cause, not to make money for owners | Goes with nonprofit organization | Example She works for a nonprofit organization that feeds homeless families. |
| philanthropynoun/fɪˈlæn.θrə.pi/ | Meaning the practice of giving large amounts of money or time to help other people | Goes with private philanthropy | Example Some critics argue that private philanthropy cannot replace proper public services. |
Which word fits?
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