Altruistic vs. Philanthropic — What's the Difference?

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.
Philanthropic➦
Of or pertaining to philanthropy; characterized by philanthropy; loving or helping mankind; as, a philanthropic enterprise.
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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