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(historical) the practice of élite in Greek and Roman cities of distributing a part of their wealth to the community; public benefaction

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euergetism

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euergetism

historical uncountable usually

Japanese Meaning

（歴史的）古代ギリシアやローマの都市において、上流階級が自身の富の一部を公共に分け与える慣行、すなわち公共慈善行為を意味する。

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In many ancient city-states, euergetism helped fund public building projects and festivals, shaping civic life and social expectations.

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多くの古代都市国家では、有力者による公共への寄付が公共建築や祭礼の資金を賄い、市民生活や社会的期待を形成しました。

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Euergetism, as traditionally practised, might take the form of the construction of public buildings, the provision of public pleasures, the entertainment of the populace in circus or arena, or the provision of food in times of dearth...

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euergetisms

（ plural ）

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