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👑 A royal title 🤝 A benefactor
euergetes

euergetes

9.9
A title added to a ruler's name to show they gave money or help
  • proper noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : Euergete
  • King Euergetes was celebrated throughout the region as a true euergetes, providing aid to those in need.

Examples

  • Euergetes was enthusiastic about this prospect and planned a mission to establish direct contacts with India.

    Academic text (2010)

  • King Euergetes died in 116 BC, and Eudoxus was sent by his successor Cleopatra III on a second voyage, this time in a larger ship.

    Academic text (2010)

  • They took the lone survivor to the court of Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II to recover from his ordeal.

    Academic text (2010)

  • A Roman copy of a second-century BC marble. PHOTO (COLOR): Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II and Cleopatra III of Egypt.

    Academic text (2010)

  • Ptolemy Euergetes was renowned for his generosity and was often referred to as a great euergetes by his people.

  • The title of euergetes was an honor bestowed upon rulers who generously supported their communities.

Synonyms

title
vseuergetes
513 2.1

A name that shows a person's rank, job or honor

is specific regnal wording that denotes benefactor status for rulers
honorific
vseuergetes
  • Formal
2 7.9

A title or form of address that shows respect

is a regnal honor meaning benefactor rather than general respect
agnomen
vseuergetes
  • Specialized
9.9

An extra name or title given to a person to honour them

is a regnal epithet meaning benefactor used for rulers
title of respect
vseuergetes
3.2

A word like Mr or Doctor that people use with a name to show respect

is a regnal label focused on benefactor meaning rather than polite address
regius
vseuergetes
  • UK
9.9

Marks a royal appointment in university titles

focuses on a ruler's honorary benefactor meaning rather than institutional patronage

Surface Forms

euergetes main

Etymology

Euergetes comes from Greek parts eu- 'good' and ergon 'work' or 'deed', and rulers took this title to show they were 'doers of good' who gave money, buildings, or help to their people.