Cryptic crossword clue
What has fellow worker maybe initially helping poor? 12

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word PHILANTHROPY

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What does PHILANTHROPY mean?

PHILANTHROPY noun
  1. Benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of humankind.
  2. Charitable giving, charity.
  3. A philanthropic act.
  4. A charitable foundation.

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