evergetism

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A form of euergetism — The practice of the ancient Greek and Roman elite of distributing a part of their wealth to the community; public benefaction.

Scrabble 16

Meanings

nounevergetism (usually uncountable, plural evergetisms)

plural evergetisms

  1. alternativeuncountableusuallyAlternative form of euergetism.
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Chicago

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