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benevolent

/bəˈnɛvələnt/ · adjective

Meaning

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

Etymology / origin

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Related words

good-hearted(English)kindly(English)generous(English)gracious(English)openhearted(English)beneficent(English)good(English)charitable(English)malevolent(English)sexism(English)protective(English)dictator(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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