IELTS Anvil

philanthropic

CEFR: C1

Seeking to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.

Synonyms

altruistic
charitable

Common Collocations

philanthropic foundation
philanthropic donation
philanthropic endeavors

Example Sentence

Major universities rely heavily upon philanthropic endowments to fund cutting-edge scientific research.

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