Philanthropy
/fɪˈlænθɹəpiː/
Scrabble:25 ptsWWF:26 pts12 letters
Definition of Philanthropy
noun
- Benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of humankind.
- Charitable giving, charity.
"As public funding is reduced, we depend increasingly on private philanthropy."
- A philanthropic act.
"His tombstone lists his various philanthropies."
- A charitable foundation.
"the Rockefeller philanthropies"
Anagrams of Philanthropy
No exact anagrams found for "philanthropy". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Letter Values
p3
h4
i1
l1
a1
n1
t1
h4
r1
o1
p3
y4
Total: 25 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Philanthropy
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Philanthropy"
Philanthropy is a 12-letter word that scores 25 points in Scrabble and 26 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Philanthropy" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "philanthropy" is a high-scoring word.