Word: philanthropy (noun)

Associations

Philanthropy means the act of giving money, time, or help to make life better for other people, especially through charity or support for good causes.

• Example 1: "She is known for her philanthropy, donating to many schools and hospitals." Here, philanthropy means giving money to help education and health.
• Example 2: "Many companies practice philanthropy by supporting community projects." This shows businesses helping society.
• Example 3: "Philanthropy can improve the lives of people in need." It means helping others through kindness and donations.

A well-known synonym is "charity." The difference: charity often means giving to help people in immediate need, like food or shelter, while philanthropy is broader and can include long-term support for causes like education, science, or arts.

Substitution

You can use words like:

• generosity (focuses on the willingness to give)
• charity (focuses on giving to people in need)
• humanitarianism (focuses on helping human welfare) Changing the word changes the focus slightly. For example, "generosity" is about the quality of being kind and giving, while "philanthropy" is often organized giving or support.

Deconstruction

The word "philanthropy" comes from Greek:

• "phil-" means "love"
• "anthropos" means "human" or "people" So, philanthropy literally means "love of people." It shows the idea of caring for others and helping them.

Inquiry

• Can you think of a famous person known for philanthropy? What did they do?
• How can small acts of philanthropy make a difference in your community?
• In what ways can someone show philanthropy without giving money?