/ Dictionary / Index P philanthropic: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: phil•an•throp•ic Pronunciation: (fil"un-throp'ik), [key] — adj. of, pertaining to, engaged in, or characterized by philanthropy; benevolent: a philanthropic foundation. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: philanthropic (Thesaurus) philander philanthropist Related Content Daily Word Quiz: rustic Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language