Noun: benevolence bu'ne-vu-lun(t)s
- Kindness and goodwill toward others; disposition to do good
"Her benevolence toward strangers was well known"
- An act of kindness or charitable giving
"The philanthropist's benevolence improved the lives of many in the community";
- benefaction
Derived forms: benevolences
Type of: aroha [NZ], benignity, kindness, love
Antonym: malevolence
Encyclopedia: Benevolence, Georgia