C2nounformalsocietymoney
US/fɪˈlæn.θrə.pi/
UK/fɪˈlæn.θrə.pi/
the practice of giving large amounts of money or time to help other people
In context
After selling his company, he devoted the rest of his life to philanthropy.
Some critics argue that private philanthropy cannot replace proper public services.
Her philanthropy has funded schools in dozens of mountain villages.
Words that go with philanthropy
adjective + noun
- private philanthropyThe museum depends heavily on private philanthropy.
- corporate philanthropyCorporate philanthropy is sometimes just good public relations.
verb + preposition
- devote to philanthropyShe plans to devote her retirement to philanthropy.
noun + preposition
- act of philanthropyThe free clinic began as a single act of philanthropy.
noun + noun
- philanthropy and charityThe course looks at the history of philanthropy and charity.