euergetism

词形变化

euergetisms 复数 euergetisms

别名

evergetism

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

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

    历史 不可数

    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...

词源

From Ancient Greek εὐεργετέω (euergetéō, “to do good”) + -ism.

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