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philanthrocapitalism

noun

Etymology

Blend of philanthropy + capitalism.

  1. derived from *kap-✻
  2. derived from *káput✻
  3. borrowed from capitalisme — “the condition of one who is rich”
  4. compounded as philanthrocapitalism — “philanthropy + capitalism”

Definitions

  1. The philosophy of applying capitalist style objectives and criteria to directing…

    The philosophy of applying capitalist style objectives and criteria to directing philanthropic enterprises.

    • At its best, philanthrocapitalism reinforces and amplifies the time, money, skills, and gifts given every year by people who are not rich, and it informs and enhances government policies.
    • "Philanthrocapitalism", as it has been called, veers towards tackling symptoms of poverty and distress rather than underlying causes.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA