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philanthropic

adjective/ˌfɪlənˈθrɒpɪk/

B2CEFR level
40/100Rarity: uncommon
NeutralRegister

Devoted to the selfless promotion of others' welfare.

His philanthropic instincts ran deeper than his cheque-book, for he gave his time as freely as his money.

Similar: charitable, benevolent, humanitarian

Topic: Character & virtue in General English

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