BENEVOLENT


Meaning of BENEVOLENT in English

1.

If you describe a person in authority as ~, you mean that they are kind and fair.

The company has proved to be a most ~ employer...

ADJ

~ly

Thorne nodded his understanding, smiling ~ly.

ADV: ADV with v

benevolence

A bit of benevolence from people in power is not what we need.

N-UNCOUNT

2.

Benevolent is used in the names of some organizations that give money and help to people who need it. (BRIT)

...the Army Benevolent Fund.

ADJ: ADJ n

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