philanthropy
noun/fɪˈlænθrəpi/
Frequency rank: #9,388 most common English word
Meaning
The practice of giving money, time, or resources to help others and improve society.
Example sentence
Her family is well known for philanthropy that has funded hospitals and schools across the country.
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