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Alt vs. Philanthropy — What's the Difference?

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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