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munificence

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Main Entry:
mu·nif·i·cent 
          Listen to the pronunciation of munificent
Pronunciation:
\my-ˈni-fə-sənt\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
back-formation from munificence, from Latin munificentia, from munificus generous, from munus service, gift — more at mean
Date:
1581
1 : very liberal in giving or bestowing : lavish 2 : characterized by great liberality or generosity
synonyms see liberal
mu·nif·i·cence 
          Listen to the pronunciation of munificence \-sən(t)s\ noun
mu·nif·i·cent·ly adverb


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