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Magnanimity vs Benevolence - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between magnanimity and benevolence

is that magnanimity is the quality of being magnanimous; greatness of mind; elevation or dignity of soul while benevolence is disposition to do good.

magnanimity

English

(wikipedia magnanimity)

Noun

  • The quality of being magnanimous; greatness of mind; elevation or dignity of soul.
  • That quality or combination of qualities, in character, which enables one to encounter danger and trouble with tranquility and firmness, to disdain injustice, meanness and revenge, and to act and sacrifice for noble objects.
    • (Webster 1913)

    Related terms

    * magnanimous

    benevolence

    English

    Noun

  • (uncountable) disposition to do good
  • (uncountable) charitable kindness
  • (countable) an altruistic gift or act

    • Derived terms

    * benevolent

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