Philanthropy
Pronunciation : Phi*lan"thro*py
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. philanthropia, Gr. philanthropie.]
Definition : Defn: Love to mankind; benevolence toward the whole human family; universal good will; desire and readiness to do good to all men; -- opposed to misanthropy. Jer. Taylor.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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