euergetes
- noun
- /ˌjuːərˈɡiːtiːz/
- Archaic
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euergete
- In ancient Greece, a wealthy euergetes might fund the construction of public buildings.
Examples
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The city honored the euergetes who donated money for the new library that benefited all citizens.
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Historians study the role of the euergetes in supporting cultural and civic life.
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The title of euergetes was given to those who made generous contributions to their city.
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The euergetes helped many people.
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In ancient Greece, a euergetes was highly respected.
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In ancient Greece, an influential euergetes often provided funding for public festivals and ceremonies.
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Many ancient societies celebrated their euergetes for the generous gifts that improved public infrastructure.
Synonyms
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1.0
A person who offers money or help to others without asking for anything back
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4.6
A person who gives money or help to others
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7.0
A person who gives money to help people or charities
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9.7
A person who often helps other people
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3.7
A person who helps strangers in trouble without expecting payment
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6.7
A person who cares about others and helps them without expecting anything back
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Etymology
Euergetes comes from Greek parts eu- 'good' and ergon 'work' or 'deed', so it means someone who 'does good deeds' and acts as a benefactor in a city.