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καλοσύνη — meaning in English

kalosyni

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English meaning

  • benevolence noun A kind and generous disposition; the wish to do good for others.
  • charity noun An organization set up to help people in need or support a cause, rather than to make a profit.
  • goodness noun The quality or state of being good, morally or otherwise.
  • kindness noun The quality of being kind; a caring, generous, and considerate nature.

Senses

καλοσύνη is used for these senses in English:

  • benevolence (uncountable) Disposition to do good.
  • goodness (uncountable) The state or characteristic of being good.

charity — full definition

  1. noun An organization set up to help people in need or support a cause, rather than to make a profit.
  2. noun Money, food, or other help given to people who need it.
  3. noun A kind, generous, and forgiving attitude toward other people.

Related Greek words