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fi-LANTHR-uh-pee/fɪˈlænθrəpi/

Philanthropy is the practice of giving money or help to people in need, especially on a large scale: prospectus philanthropy, a philanthropy line. Charity (already in the dictionary) is everyday; comms is not a methods budget.

Meaning

The practice of giving money or help to people in need, especially on a large scale (from charity, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “Philanthropy in the prospectus is comms, not a methods budget.”
• “Charity is already in this course. Benefaction is the close twin. A prospectus is branding. A line in the budget is cover. Earmark the night-bus line; then keep the copy if the sitting still stands.”

Good to know

Large-scale giving to help others. Everyday: charity (already in the dictionary). Prospectus copy ≠ cover.

Near in meaning

charity, benefaction, giving

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