# philanthropic vs philanthropy

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### philanthropic
*adjective · IPA /ˌfɪl.ənˈθɹɒp.ɪk/ · frequency rank #22,174*
Of or pertaining to philanthropy; characterized by philanthropy; loving or helping mankind

### philanthropy
*noun · IPA /fɪˈlæn.θɹə.piː/ · frequency rank #19,166*
Benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of humankind.

## Source
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