noun
The act or appearance of giving or supporting charitable causes in a superficial, performative, or self-serving manner, often for the sake of public image rather than genuine altruism. It involves gestures of generosity that mask underlying motives of personal gain, social leverage, or moral laundering.
Etymology:
From “faux” (false) + “philanthropy” (love of humanity)
Example Sentence:
His latest social media campaign was a clear case of fauxlanthropy—lavish donations announced with hashtags, photo ops, and product placements.