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Magnanimity vs Munificence - What's the difference?

magnanimity | munificence |

As nouns the difference between magnanimity and munificence

is that magnanimity is the quality of being magnanimous; greatness of mind; elevation or dignity of soul while munificence is the quality of being munificent; generosity.

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

    munificence

    English

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl) munificence, from (etyl) munificentia

    Noun

    (-)
  • The quality of being munificent; generosity.

    • Etymology 2

    Compare (etyl) (lena) .

    Noun

  • (obsolete) Means of defence; fortification.
    • (Spenser)
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