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benevolent meaning in Sanskrit

मैत्रेय maitreya

/bəˈnɛvələnt/

benevolent in Sanskrit: मैत्रेय (maitreya). In English, benevolent means having a disposition to do good.

Sanskrit words for benevolent

having a disposition to do good
मैत्रेय maitreya
possessing or manifesting love for mankind
मैत्रेय maitreya

English meaning of benevolent

  1. adjective Having a disposition to do good.
  2. adjective Possessing or manifesting love for mankind.
  3. adjective Altruistic, charitable, good, just and fair.

Full definition of benevolent

benevolent in a sentence

  • Chinese and Eastern mythologies describe dragons as benevolent.

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Questions about benevolent in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of benevolent in Sanskrit?
Benevolent in Sanskrit is मैत्रेय (maitreya).
benevolent इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Benevolent: मैत्रेय (maitreya).
What does benevolent mean in English?
Benevolent means having a disposition to do good.

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