Alt vs. Philanthropy — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Alt and Philanthropy
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Alt
Pitched in the first octave above the treble staff; high.
Philanthropy
Philanthropy consists of "private initiatives, for the public good, focusing on quality of life". Philanthropy contrasts with business initiatives, which are private initiatives for private good, focusing on material gain, and with government endeavors, which are public initiatives for public good, e.g., focusing on provision of public services.
Alt
Espousing or reflecting values different from those of the establishment or of mainstream culture. Often used in combination
Alt-rock music.
An alt-weekly newspaper.
Philanthropy
The effort or inclination to increase the well-being of humankind, as by charitable aid or donations.
Alt
Existing outside traditional or established institutions or systems. Often used in combination
Alt-fuels.
An alt-lifestyle.
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Philanthropy
Love of humankind in general.
Alt
The first octave above the treble staff.
Philanthropy
Something, such as an activity or institution, intended to promote human welfare.
Alt
A note or tone in the alt octave.
Philanthropy
Benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of humankind.
Alt
The Alt key.
Philanthropy
(uncountable) Charitable giving, charity.
As public funding is reduced, we depend increasingly on private philanthropy.
Alt
(music) High pitch, of a voice or instrument; especially, the octave above the top line of the treble stave.
Philanthropy
(countable) A philanthropic act.
His tombstone lists his various philanthropies.
Alt
A state of excitement, a heightened emotional condition.
Philanthropy
(countable) A charitable foundation.
The Rockefeller philanthropies
Alt
Clipping of altitude
Philanthropy
Love to mankind; benevolence toward the whole human family; universal good will; desire and readiness to do good to all men; - opposed to misanthropy.
Alt
An alternate or secondary character.
Philanthropy
Voluntary promotion of human welfare
Alt
(Internet slang) An alternate account.
Alt
(finance) An alternative investment or alternative fund.
Liquid alts
Alt
Synonym of altbier
Alt
Clipping of alternate
Alt
Clipping of alternativeespecially as a cultural phenomenon seen as being outside the mainstream of its genre.
Alt medicine
Alt
The higher part of the scale. See Alto.
Alt
Angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
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