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Webster 1913 Edition

Philanthropy

Phi-lan′thro-py

,
Noun.
[L.
philanthropia
, Gr.
φιλανθρωπία
: cf. F.
philanthropie
.]
Love to mankind; benevolence toward the whole human family; universal good will; desire and readiness to do good to all men; – opposed to
misanthropy
.
Jer. Taylor.

Webster 1828 Edition

Philanthropy

PHILAN'THROPY

,
Noun.
[Gr. to love, a friend, and man.] The love of mankind; benevolence towards the whole human family; universal good will. It differs from friendship, as the latter is an affection for individuals.

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