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Magnanimity
magnanimity
- 1340, from O.Fr. magnanimite "high-mindedness," from L. magnanimitatem (nom. magnanimitas) "greatness of soul, high-mindedness," from magnanimus "having a great soul," from magnus "great" + animus "mind, soul, spirit," probably a loan-translation of Gk. megalopsychos "high-souled, generous" (Aristotle) or megathymus "great-hearted."
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Magnanimity is kindness and generosity towards someone, especially after defeating them or being treated badly by them. (FORMAL) The father of one victim spoke with remarkable magnanimity. = generosity N-UNCOUNT ...Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary
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noun (plural -ties) Date: 14th century 1. the quality of being magnanimous ; loftiness of spirit enabling one to bear trouble calmly, to disdain meanness and pettiness, and to display a noble generosity 2. a magnanimous act ...Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary
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