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munificence

munificence
Noun

This term describes a level of generosity that goes beyond mere kindness, implying a lavish, grand, or opulent scale of giving. It is most frequently employed in formal contexts, such as academic, artistic, or philanthropic settings, to describe the funding of institutions or the endowment of scholarships.

Because it denotes an abstract quality of character or a specific act of great bounty, it is an uncountable noun. It cannot be pluralized or counted as individual units; instead, one would refer to an act of munificence or a display of munificence to specify a single instance.

Meanings

Nounmunificence

The quality or action of being extremely generous in giving, especially through large financial donations.

The university library was built thanks to the munificence of a former student.

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