English Explanatory Dictionary

liberality

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The property of being liberal; generosity; charity.
  2. A gift; a gratuity.
  3. Candor.
  4. Impartiality.

Pronunciation

/ˌlɪbəˈɹælɪti/ en-us-liberality.ogg

Word forms

liberality liberalities

Etymology

From Middle English liberalite, from Old French liberalité, from Latin līberālitās (“a noble, kind, or friendly disposition; generosity”), equivalent to liberal + -ity.

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