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- 4 dictionary resultsmag⋅na⋅nim⋅i⋅ty
[mag-nuh-nim-i-tee] 
nəˈnɪm
–noun, plural -ties for 2.
| 1. | the quality of being magnanimous. |
| 2. | a magnanimous act. |
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Magnanimity
Mag`na*nim"i*ty\, n. [F. magnanimit['e], L. magnanimitas.] The quality of being magnanimous; greatness of mind; elevation or dignity of soul; that quality or combination of qualities, in character, which enables one to encounter danger and trouble with tranquility and firmness, to disdain injustice, meanness and revenge, and to act and sacrifice for noble objects.
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magnanimity
1340, "loftiness of thought or purpose," from O.Fr. magnanimite "high-mindedness," from L. magnanimitatem (nom. magnanimitas) "greatness of soul, high-mindedness," from magnanimus "having a great soul," from magnus "great" (see magnate) + animus "mind, soul, spirit." Probably a loan-translation of Gk. megalopsychos "high-souled, generous" (Aristotle) or megathymus "great-hearted."
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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