Early 17th century; earliest use found in Edward Topsell (d. 1625), Church of England clergyman and author. From post-classical Latin philanthropia or its etymon ancient Greek ϕιλανθρωπίαphilanthropy.
Definition of philanthropia in US English:
philanthropia
nounˌfɪlənˈθrəʊpɪə
rare, archaic
Love of mankind; = "philanthropy".
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Edward Topsell (d. 1625), Church of England clergyman and author. From post-classical Latin philanthropia or its etymon ancient Greek ϕιλανθρωπία philanthropy.