2007-02-14 04:28:27 · 4 answers · asked by Katrina S 1 in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
It is a person that gives away money and resources to causes that they support. Benefits others who normally would not have these opportunities. In other words someone that took the lessons of childhood about sharing seriously.
2007-02-14 05:40:23 · answer #1 · answered by Deirdre O 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
phi·lan·thro·py (fÄ-lÄn'thrÉ-pÄ) Pronunciation Key
n. pl. phi·lan·thro·pies
The effort or inclination to increase the well-being of humankind, as by charitable aid or donations.
Love of humankind in general.
Something, such as an activity or institution, intended to promote human welfare.
of course I assume you already done this dictionary search?
2007-02-14 12:35:14 · answer #2 · answered by Kill_Me_Now! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the personification of altruism
2007-02-14 12:36:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't you just hate it when your dictionary.com button breaks?
2007-02-14 12:48:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋