munificence

Meanings

• Noun

  The quality or act of giving generously; magnanimity.

  - "The munificence of the philanthropist funded the entire project."
  - "The munificence of the king ensured the prosperity of his kingdom."

• Noun

  Extreme generosity or lavishness.

  - "The munificence of the wealthy businessman was legendary."
  - "The munificence of the ancient Romans was renowned."

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Pronunciation

1. /mjuːˈnɪfɪsəns/
   
   
   
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2. /mjuːˈnɪfɪsəns/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with munificence
juvenile , precocious , adolescent , delicate , vocative , elocution

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Variants

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munificence , munificences , munificent , munificently

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Etymology

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From Latin munificus, meaning 'generous, liberal, kind'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest known donation in history was made by Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, who pledged to give away 99% of their fortunes to charity.

2. In ancient Rome, munificence was considered a virtue and was often rewarded with public honors and recognition.

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Related Concepts

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1. Philanthropy: Philanthropy is the love of humanity and the desire to promote the welfare of others. Munificence is a manifestation of philanthropy, as it involves giving generously to improve the lives of others.

2. Generosity: Generosity is the quality of being kind and giving. Munificence is a more extreme form of generosity, characterized by extravagant giving.

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Culture

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Munificence has been a valued virtue in various cultures throughout history. It has been celebrated in literature, art, and music. For instance, in Dante's Inferno, the seventh circle of Hell is reserved for the 'munificent,' those who gave bribes or made corrupt deals.

How to Memorize "munificence"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize munificence, imagine a generous person giving away large sums of money or resources to help others.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize munificence, associate it with the image of a generous person or a generous act.

3. mnemonics
   

   - One mnemonic for remembering the meaning of munificence is 'Munificence: Magnanimous, Unselfish, Noble, Generous, Infinite, Courageous, and Extravagant'.

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