philanthropy
/fɪˈlænθrəpi/noun
उच्चारण फ़िलैन्थ्रपी
परोपकार, लोकोपकार, दान-पुण्य
Advanced wordPYP · asked 3 times
Asked in previous papers
as spelling
- 1
[U]
the practice of helping the poor and those in need, especially by giving money
परोपकार, लोकोपकार, दान-पुण्य
- The Tatas are known for their philanthropy in education and health.
- She devoted her retirement to philanthropy.
- The hospital was built through the philanthropy of local businessmen.
+ 2 more examples
- Philanthropy is not only about money; giving time also counts.
- Her philanthropy has funded scholarships for hundreds of girls.
Synonyms charity benevolence generosity
Opposite selfishness miserliness misanthropy
◇Word family
≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
phi·lan·thro·py
With ph and th (not 'philanthrophy').
ph और th के साथ ('philanthrophy' गलत है)।
⌂Word origin and word building
Phil- means love, anthrop- means mankind.
Phil- का अर्थ प्रेम और anthrop- का अर्थ मानव है।
✓In the exam
One-word substitution
Love of mankind shown by generous giving; the person is a philanthropist and the exact opposite is a misanthrope (one who hates mankind).
'उदार दान से दिखाया गया मानव-प्रेम' के लिए यह शब्द आता है; ऐसा व्यक्ति philanthropist है और ठीक विपरीत misanthrope (मानव-द्वेषी)।