So if you turn even the slightest bit of red after a few sips of alcohol, you may want to restrict your intake. Itâs best to consult with your doctor about what you can do to treat these symptoms if youâre keen on drinking with friends.
Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: beneficent, benevolent, eleemosynary, philanthropic(adj) generous in assistance to the poor. a benevolent contributor; eleemosynary relief; philanthropic contributions. philanthropic(adj) of or relating to or characterized by philanthropy.
The definition also serves to contrast philanthropy with business endeavors, which are private initiatives for private good, e.g., focusing on material gain, and with government endeavors, which are public initiatives for public good, e.g., focusing on provision of public services. A person who practices philanthropy is called a philanthropist. Philanthropy has distinguishing characteristics separate from charity; not all charity is philanthropy, or vice versa, though there is a recognized degree of overlap in practice.