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phil·an·throp·ic  audio  (fln-thrpk) KEY  also phil·an·throp·i·cal  (--kl) KEY 

ADJECTIVE:
  1. Of, relating to, or marked by philanthropy; humanitarian.
  2. Organized to provide humanitarian or charitable assistance: a philanthropic society. See Synonyms at benevolent.


OTHER FORMS:
philan·thropi·cal·ly(Adverb)


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