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philanthropies

/fɪˈlænθrəpiz/ /fəˈlænθrəpiz/

Meanings
noun
Benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of humankind.

Examples :

"Bill Gates's philanthropies, such as his work on global health and education, aim to improve lives around the world. "
human moral society philosophy organization aid value action

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philanthropic adjective

/ˌfɪlənˈθrɑpɪk/ /ˌfɪlənˈθrɑpɪk/

Of or pertaining to philanthropy; characterized by philanthropy; loving or helping mankind

"a philanthropic enterprise"

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philanthropy noun

/fɪˈlænθɹəpiː/ /fəˈlæn(t)θɹəpiː/

Benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of humankind.

"The school's fundraising campaign exemplifies philanthropy, as the donations will improve the library and help students with their studies. "

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benevolent adjective

/bəˈnɛvələnt/

Having a disposition to do good.

"Chinese and Eastern mythologies describe dragons as benevolent."

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altruism noun

/ˈæltruɪzəm/

Regard for others, both natural and moral without regard for oneself; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness.

"The volunteer's altruism motivated her to tutor underprivileged students after school. "

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humankind noun

/ˌhjuːmənˈkaɪnd/ /ˌjuːmənˈkaɪnd/

The human race; mankind, humanity; Homo sapiens.

"Humankind has made great progress in medicine. "

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tombstone noun

/tuːmstoʊn/

A headstone marking a person's grave.

"The visitor placed flowers at the base of the tombstone, remembering her grandmother. "

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increasing verb

/ɪnˈkɹiːsɪŋ/

(of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater.

"His rage only increased when I told him of the lost money."

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intention noun

/ɪnˈtɛnʃən/

The goal or purpose behind a specific action or set of actions.

"It’s easy to promise anything when you have no intention of fulfilling any of it."

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increasingly adverb

/ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/ /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/

Increasing in amount or intensity

"The dog's barking became increasingly louder throughout the night. "

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education noun

/ˌɛdjʊˈkeɪʃn̩/

The process of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment.

"2016-06-17 AROP JOSEPH "Education is the slight hammer that breaks the yoke of ignorance, and moulds knowledge, skills, ideas, good moral values in a person be it a child, a youth or full grown adult. no matter a persons age learning never stops"."

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charitable adjective

/ˈtʃærɪtəbl/ /ˈtʃærətəbl/

Pertaining to charity.

"The school's fundraising campaign was very charitable, raising money for underprivileged students. "

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foundation noun

/faʊnˈdeɪʃən/

The act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.

"The foundation of his institute has been wrought with difficulty."