🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

자비

Pronunciation / Transliteration: jabi

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Benevolence/bəˈnɛv.ə.ləns/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그녀는 언제나 자비를 베풀었다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The quality of being well meaning; kindness.

    "Her innate benevolence was evident in the way she cared for stray animals."
  2. 2

    An act of kindness or a charitable gift.

    "The community center was built through the benevolence of local donors."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'benevolence' originates from the Latin 'benevolentia', which combines 'bene' meaning 'well' and 'velle' meaning 'to wish'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting a sense of goodwill and kindness towards others.

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