benevolent
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Etymology edit
From Old French benevolent, borrowed from Latin benevolēns ("well wishing"). Displaced native Old English welwillende.
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Adjective edit
benevolent (comparative more benevolent, superlative most benevolent)
- Having a disposition to do good.
- Chinese and Eastern mythologies describe dragons as benevolent.
- Possessing or manifesting love for mankind.
- Altruistic, charitable, good, just and fair.
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having a disposition to do good
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possessing or manifesting love for mankind
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altruistic or charitable
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