adj. 1. Very liberal in giving; generous: a munificent benefactor. [Latin mūnificēns, mūnificent-, from mūnificus : mūnus, gift; see mei-1 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots + facere, to make; see FACT.] mu·nifi·cence n. mu·nifi·cent·ly adv. |
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