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benevolent
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[bɪˈnɛvələnt], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- kind and with positive intentions
(e.g: he set himself up in the role of a benevolent dictator)
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Origin
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late Middle English: from Old French benivolent, from Latin bene volent- ‘well wishing’, from bene ‘well’ + velle ‘to wish’
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