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philanthropy

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/fɪˈlænθrəpi/ · phi-lan-thro-py

The desire to promote the welfare of others, typically expressed by the donation of money to good causes.

Meanings

nounformal

The desire to promote the welfare of others, typically expressed by the donation of money to good causes.

دوسروں کی فلاح و بہبود کو آگے بڑھانے کی خواہش، عام طور پر اچھی سرگرمیوں کے لئے پیسوں کے عطیہ کے ذریعے ظاہر کی جاتی ہے۔

فلاحی اقدامات

falahai iqdamat

Synonyms

charityaltruismhumanitarianismخیراتنیکیانسان دوستی

Antonyms

selfishnessgreedavariceخو دپسندیلالچبخل

Common Collocations

  • philanthropic efforts
  • philanthropy for education
  • philanthropy in action

Example Sentences

His philanthropy has helped to build several schools in the region.

ان کی فلاحی اقدامات نے علاقے میں کئی اسکول بنانے میں مدد فراہم کی۔

Un ki falahi iqdamat ne ilaaqay mein kai school banane mein madad faraham ki.

Philanthropy can play a significant role in addressing societal challenges.

فلاحی اقدامات سماجی چیلنجز کا مقابلہ کرنے میں اہم کردار ادا کر سکتے ہیں۔

Falahai iqdamat samaji challenge ka muqabla karne mein aham kirdar ada kar sakte hain.

Many billionaires engage in philanthropy to give back to society.

بہت سے ارب پتی افراد معاشرے کو واپس دینے کے لئے فلاحی اقدامات میں مشغول ہوتے ہیں۔

Bohat se arb pateef afraad muashrat ko wapas dene ke liye falahi iqdamat mein mashghool hotay hain.

Easily Confused With

philanthropist:A philanthropist is a person who actively seeks to promote the welfare of others, while philanthropy refers to the actions or practices of giving and supporting good causes.

Word Family

philanthropist
nounفلاحی شخص
philanthropic
adjectiveفلاحی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think 'philanthropy' rhymes with 'empathy' - both involve caring for others.

Picture a heart donating money to a community.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت کا جیتا جاگتا نمونہ دیکھو، کہ فلاحی کا عمل ہے جو سب کو ہمراہ لے کر چلے۔

Mohabbat ka jeeta jagta namoona dekho, ke falahi ka amal hai jo sab ko humrah le kar chale.

See the living example of love, for philanthropy is an act that brings everyone along.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

خود غرضی نقصان دے دیتی ہے، دوسروں کی مدد ہی انسانیت کو جلا دیتی ہے۔

Khudgarzi nuqsan de deti hai, doosron ki madad hi insaniyat ko jala deti hai.

Selfishness leads to loss; helping others ignites humanity.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "philanthrōpía" — love of humanity

First known use: 17th century

The term philanthropy has roots in ancient Greece, where it was used to describe actions that benefit humanity. In modern usage, it refers to charitable acts and initiatives aimed at promoting the welfare of others.