phi·lan·thro·py 
/fəˈlænθrəpi/ noun
/fəˈlænθrəpi/ noun [noncount] : the practice of giving money and time to help make life better for other people
▪ The family's philanthropy made it possible to build the public library. — compare misanthropy
▪ The family's philanthropy made it possible to build the public library. — compare misanthropy
— phil·an·throp·ic /ˌfɪlənˈθrɑ:pɪk/ adjective
▪ She started a philanthropic [=charitable] foundation. ▪ He is involved in various philanthropic activities.
/ˌfɪlənˈθrɑ:pɪk/ adjective ▪ She started a philanthropic [=charitable] foundation. ▪ He is involved in various philanthropic activities.
