Altruistic vs. Philanthropic — What's the Difference?
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Difference Between Altruistic and Philanthropic
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Definitions
Altruistic
Unselfish concern for the welfare of others; selflessness.
Philanthropic
Of, relating to, or marked by philanthropy or charitable assistance.
Altruistic
(Zoology) Instinctive behavior that is detrimental to the individual but favors the survival or spread of that individual's genes, as by benefiting its relatives.
Philanthropic
Of or pertaining to philanthropy; characterized by philanthropy; loving or helping mankind
A philanthropic enterprise
Altruistic
Regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish
His helping the old woman with her shopping was deemed highly altruistic by everyone, especially since her home was a mile away.
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Philanthropic
Of or pertaining to philanthropy; characterized by philanthropy; loving or helping mankind; as, a philanthropic enterprise.
Altruistic
Regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish; - opposed to egoistic or selfish.
Philanthropic
Generous in assistance to the poor;
A benevolent contributor
Eleemosynary relief
Philanthropic contributions
Altruistic
Showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Philanthropic
Of or relating to or characterized by philanthropy;
A philanthropic society
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