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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(historical) The practice of the ancient Greek and Roman elite of distributing a part of their wealth to the community; public benefaction..
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...
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Euergetism means (historical) The practice of the ancient Greek and Roman elite of distributing a part of their wealth to the community; public benefaction..
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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...
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