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philanthropreneur

A modern-day mixture between the entrepreneur who made his/her fortune and then setting his/her mind to meddling in philanthropic activity
Tom Hunter is an philanthropreneur of today, walking the tracks of Andrew Carnegie
philanthropreneur by elric_vh June 21, 2010

philanthropreneur

a philanthropreneur is one who seeks to improve conditions for all of humanity by using the same skills that made him or her a success in business and industry
He used to fight on these streets. A few years after he won the title he came back to the hood to open a up a free gym for the kids. He's a hell of a philanthropreneur .
philanthropreneur by Mark Jenney August 3, 2015

philanthrepreneurship

A more hands-on form of impact investment. The philanthropic version of Public/Private Partnerships. Entrepreneurs start for-profit businesses that are part owned by non-profit organizations. Their time, thinking, and expertise is used to create successful companies that then provide funding back to the non-profits.
"After winning big in tech, Jay turned his sights to philanthrepreneurship, launching a sustainable clothing line where 50% of the profits fuel a charity dedicated to restoring coral reefs. Now, he's not just making waves in fashion, but also in ocean conservation."

philanthrepreneurship

A more hands-on form of impact investment. The philanthropic version of Public/Private Partnerships. Entrepreneurs start for-profit businesses that are part owned by non-profit organizations. Their time, thinking, and expertise is used to create successful companies that are run for profit and donate some of their earnings to the non-profit.
"After winning big in tech, Steve turned his sights to philanthrepreneurship, launching a sustainable clothing line where 50% of the profits fuel a charity dedicated to restoring coral reefs. Now, he's not just making waves in fashion, but also in ocean conservation."
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Oblication 

A vacation, feeling more like an obligation, that involves visiting or staying with family.
So Joe where are you taking the kids for spring break vacation? We are going on an oblication to Boca to visit my mother-in-law.
Oblication by kimmerr May 5, 2011
Word of the Day on October 25, 2026

Surf Dracula Syndrome 

A phenomenon in film/television series, most notably streaming series, where the main premise is drawn out to such a point that it takes an entire season or more to get the parts of the series the audience is actually interested in seeing.

For example, if a series is titled "Surf Dracula," a majority of viewers would tune in expecting to see Dracula surfing by the first or second episode. However, the entire first season would instead be tedious padding and backstory before finally ending with Dracula surfing in the last five minutes of the season finale.
I watched "Smallville" on Netflix the other day. Dude, it was ten seasons of filler before he finally flew! Major Surf Dracula Syndrome!
Word of the Day on October 24, 2026

Northstarring

Finding your way back to the truth by fixing on one verified fact and working out from there, the way you navigate by the North Star when everything around you is spinning.
Rumours were flying everywhere, so she went northstarring — one checked fact at a time.
Northstarring by Light Bearer October 22, 2026
Word of the Day on October 23, 2026

Plate of Brown 

A plate of brown consists of foods that have little to no nutritional value, and are typically deep fried. A true plate of brown will also be accompanied by a dark soda.
Wanna go to meal hall & grab a plate of brown?
Plate of Brown by Cheddar Craigson September 18, 2020
Word of the Day on October 22, 2026
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