euergetism
euergetism noun: the practice of the ancient Greek and Roman elite of distributing a part of their wealth to the community; public benefaction.
Noun
euergetism (usually uncountable, plural euergetisms)
- The practice of the ancient Greek and Roman elite of distributing a part of their wealth to the community; public benefaction.
- Euergetism, as traditionally practised, might take the form of the construction of public buildings, the provision of public pleasures, the entertainment of the populace in circus or arena, or the provision of food in times of dearth...1998, The Cambridge Ancient History, Vol. 13: The Late Empire, p. 330
Forms of euergetism
| plural | euergetisms |
|---|---|
| alternative form | evergetism |
Origin of euergetism
From Ancient Greek εὐεργετέω (euergetéō, “to do good”) + -ism.
Questions about euergetism
- What does euergetism mean?
- Euergetism means the practice of the ancient Greek and Roman elite of distributing a part of their wealth to the community; public benefaction.
- What part of speech is euergetism?
- Euergetism is a noun.
- What is the plural of euergetism?
- The plural of euergetism is euergetisms.
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