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Philanthropism vs Benevolent - What's the difference?

philanthropism | benevolent |

As a noun philanthropism

is philanthropy.

As an adjective benevolent is

having a disposition to do good.

philanthropism

English

Noun

(-)
  • philanthropy

    • benevolent

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having a disposition to do good.
    • Chinese and Eastern mythologies describe dragons as benevolent .
  • Possessing or manifesting love for mankind.
  • altruistic, charitable, good, just and fair.
  • generous.

    • Antonyms

    * malevolent

    See also

    * benevolence * benevolently * benevolentness