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Charity

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Meaning

Noun

In Collectives & Organizations:
An organization, the
of which is to
a
purpose.
The
or money
those in need.
Benevolence to others less
than ourselves; the
of
or money to those in need.
In general, an
of
and understanding towards others, now especially
generosity.
In Christianity & Philanthropy:
Christian
;
God's
of
,
's
of God, or
's
fellow-men.
In American English, Philippine English & Basketball:
A
throw.

Name

A
from English.
The 107th
(chapter) of
e Qur'an.
Sourced from
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Origin

charity
English
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charité
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
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caritas
Latin
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carus
Latin
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Etym
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