Euergetism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Euergetism is a noun meaning (historical) The practice of the ancient Greek and Roman elite of distributing a part of their wealth to the community; public benefaction.
Meaning
(historical) The practice of the ancient Greek and Roman elite of distributing a part of their wealth to the community; public benefaction.
Example Sentences
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.
Word Forms
- euergetisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include evergetism, euergetist, zeugitae, zeugitai, liturgy, ephialtes.
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