Cobenignity

/koʊbɪˈnɪɡnɪti/ noun

Definition

Shared or mutual kindness, gentleness, or benevolence between people.

Etymology

Compound of 'co-' (together) and 'benignity' (kindness, gentleness), from Latin 'benignus' (kind). This archaic term emphasizes reciprocal kindness.

Kelly Says

This beautiful but rarely used word captures something modern psychology confirms: kindness between people is contagious, spreading in a loop where each person's cobenignity encourages more kindness!

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