Euergetes (
Ancient Greek: Εὐεργέτης, Euergétēs), meaning "the Benefactor" (from ευ-, "good", + εργετης, "doer, worker"), was an
epithet, an honoring title, given to various benefactors.
Euergetism (literally "doing good deeds") was the practice of high-status and wealthy individuals distributing part of their wealth to the community.
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