Word of the Day

Philanthropy

April 20, 2026

phi·lan·thro·py /fəˈlanTHrəpē/

Noun

the practice of improving the welfare of others by donating money or giving one’s time to good causes

“Never respect men merely for their riches, but rather for their philanthropy; we do not value the sun for its height, but for its use."

- Gamaliel Bailey (1807 - 1859)
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