C2adverbformalsocietymoney
US/ˌfɪl.ənˈθrɑː.pɪ.kəl.i/
UK/ˌfɪl.ənˈθrɒp.ɪ.kəl.i/
in a way that aims to help others, usually by giving money to good causes
In context
She gave philanthropically to hospitals and schools for most of her life.
The foundation is philanthropically active in several developing countries.
He philanthropically donated his collection to the city museum.
Words that go with philanthropically
adverb + adjective
- philanthropically mindedHe is a philanthropically minded investor.
- philanthropically activeThe family has been philanthropically active for decades.
- philanthropically inclinedFew banks are philanthropically inclined.
verb + adverb
- give philanthropicallyMany tech founders now give philanthropically.
- donate philanthropicallyShe donated philanthropically to cancer research.
adverb + verb
- philanthropically supportThe firm philanthropically supports local arts groups.