binefacere

Binefacere is a Romanian noun meaning the act of doing good, benevolence, charity, or philanthropy. It denotes actions intended to benefit others, often at a personal cost, and can refer to charitable deeds performed by individuals or institutions. The term derives from bine- (“good”) and facere (“to do”), tracing back to Latin bene facere.

In usage, binefacere can describe both the abstract quality of doing good and concrete acts. The phrase fapte de binefacere is common for “acts of charity,” while binefăcător means “benefactor” or “donor.” The plural binefacerii appears in some contexts to describe examples or instances of benevolence within a community.

Cultural and historical context: In Romanian language and culture, binefacere encompasses charitable activities led by religious organizations, charities, or volunteers, and is associated with moral expectations to help others. It is often discussed in relation to social welfare, ethics, and civic responsibility, and is contrasted with indifference or harm in ethical discourse.

See also: benevolence, charity, philanthropy, altruism, good deeds.

Notes: The term binefacere is a distinct Romanian noun with standard inflections; the related verb form is a face bine (“to do good”), while binefăcător refers to a benefactor.