Dictionary entry

Philanthropic

Webster's Dictionary 1913

{ Phil′an‐throp″ic (?), Phil′an‐throp″ic‐al (?), } a. [Cf. F. philanthropique.] Of or pertaining to philanthropy; characterized by philanthropy; loving or helping mankind; as, a philanthropic enterprise. — Phil′an‐throp″ic‐al‐ly, adv.