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magnanimous
exhibiting nobleness of spirit; unselfish; generous in overlooking injury and in judging others
Her decision to step aside and allow a younger, more enthusiastic woman to take the reins was regarded by a many club members as magnanimous
Related English words: magnanimity (quality or state of being magnanimous), magnanimousness
Latin root words: magnus, magna, magnum - large, great; animus, animi, m. - mind, spirit; magnanimus, magnanima, magnanimum - high-minded, magnanimous; magnanimitas, magnanimitatis, f. - greatness of spirit, magnanimity
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