(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:57:48

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.

 

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