philanthropism


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philanthropism

1. an affection for mankind, especially as manifested in the devotion of work or wealth to persons or socially useful purposes.
2. activity revealing this affection. Also calledphilanthropy. — philanthropist,n. — philanthropic, philanthropical,adj.
See also:Mankind
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