Definition of "philanthropy" in English

noun

1. (chiefly uncountable) Benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of humankind.

2. (uncountable) Charitable giving, charity.

   • As public funding is reduced, we depend increasingly on private philanthropy.

3. (countable) A philanthropic act.

   • His tombstone lists his various philanthropies.

4. (countable) A charitable foundation.

   • the Rockefeller philanthropies