philanthropic
adjective/ˌfɪlənˈθrɑpɪk/
Frequency rank: #10,521 most common English word
Meaning
showing concern for human welfare through generous donations or charitable acts.
Example sentence
The city's new library was built thanks to philanthropic donations from a local businesswoman.
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