1
: kind and generous
a benevolent company/government
a gift from a benevolent donor
2
: organized to do good things for other people
He belonged to several benevolent societies and charitable organizations.
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“Benevolent.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/benevolent. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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