euergetism
Meanings
noun
- The practice of the ancient Greek and Roman elite of distributing a part of their wealth to the community; public benefaction.
Word forms
Etymology
From Ancient Greek εὐεργετέω (euergetéō, “to do good”) + -ism.
Related words
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