euergetisms
euergetisms is the plural of euergetism.
Meaning of euergetism
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
Questions about euergetisms
- What is euergetisms the plural of?
- Euergetisms is the plural of euergetism.
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