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benevolent

IPA pronunciation: /bəˈnev.əl.ənt/

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Russian meaning

Великодушный, благожелательный

English definition

Well meaning and kindly; charitable.

Example

A benevolent donor funded the construction of the STEM facility.

Collocations

benevolent donor
benevolent foundation
benevolent ruler

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