Euergetismとは 意味・読み方・使い方

語源

From Ancient Greek εὐεργετέω (euergetéō, “to do good”) +‎ -ism.

名詞

euergetism (usually uncountable, 複数形 euergetisms)

1. (historical) the practice of élite in Greek and Roman cities of distributing a part of their wealth to the community; public benefaction
   • 1998, The Cambridge Ancient History, Vol. 13: The Late Empire, p. 330

     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...

関連する語

• euergetist

参考

• do-gooder
• liturgy
• philanthropy