philanthropic UK /ˌfɪl.ənˈθɹɒp.ɪk/US /ˌfɪl.ənˈθɹɑ.pɪk/ adjective1 •Of or pertaining to philanthropy; characterized by philanthropy; loving or helping mankindAt the same time, politics started spilling over into the philanthropic initiative. — 2025 formsmore philanthropic · most philanthropic