philanthropy

Philanthropy refers to the act of doing charitable work or an activity designed to improve human welfare. (noun)

An example of philanthropy is giving money to charity and volunteering.

See philanthropy in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a desire to help mankind, esp. as shown by gifts to charitable or humanitarian institutions; benevolence
pl. philanthropies a philanthropic act, gift, institution, etc.

See philanthropy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

(fĭ-lănˈthrə-pē)

noun pl. phi·lan·thro·pies

The effort or inclination to increase the well-being of humankind, as by charitable aid or donations.
Love of humankind in general.
Something, such as an activity or institution, intended to promote human welfare.

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