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Munificence vs Benevolence - What's the difference?

munificence | benevolence |

As nouns the difference between munificence and benevolence

is that munificence is the quality of being munificent; generosity while benevolence is disposition to do good.

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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    benevolence

    English

    Noun

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

    • Derived terms

    * benevolent

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