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Pronunciation / Transliteration: kalyān
"उसका कल्याण समाज के लिए महत्वपूर्ण था।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The quality of being kind and doing good; the act of performing good deeds.
"Her beneficence was evident in her generous donations to the local shelter." - 2
An act of kindness or charity.
"The beneficence shown by the community during the crisis was heartwarming."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'beneficence' originates from the Latin word 'beneficentia', which means 'doing good'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting a historical emphasis on moral goodness and charitable acts, particularly in philosophical and ethical discussions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Beneficence" is said worldwide
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bienfaisance
Transliteration: byɛ̃fɛzɑ̃s
"Sa bienfaisance a touché de nombreuses vies."
Wohltätigkeit
Transliteration: voːlˈtɛːtɪçkaɪt
"Ihre Wohltätigkeit hat vielen Menschen geholfen."
beneficenza
Transliteration: bene-fi-ˈtʃɛn-tsa
"La sua beneficenza è stata ammirata da tutti."
beneficencia
Transliteration: benefiˈθenθja
"Su beneficencia ha cambiado muchas vidas."
beneficência
Transliteration: bene-fi-ˈsẽsja
"A beneficência dela foi admirável."
कल्याण
Transliteration: kalyān
"उसका कल्याण समाज के लिए महत्वपूर्ण था।"
慈善
Transliteration: císhàn
"她的慈善行为感动了很多人。"
자선
Transliteration: jaseon
"그녀의 자선 활동은 많은 사람들에게 도움이 되었습니다."
慈善
Transliteration: jizen
"彼女の慈善活動は多くの人々に影響を与えました。"
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