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Altruistic vs. Philanthropic — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Altruistic and Philanthropic

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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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