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Meaning
Noun
●
In Collectives & Organizations:
An organization, the
objective
of which is to
carry out
a
charitable
purpose.
●
The
goods
or money
given to
those in need.
●
Benevolence to others less
fortunate
than ourselves; the
providing
of
goods
or money to those in need.
●
In general, an
attitude
of
kindness
and understanding towards others, now especially
suggesting
generosity.
●
In Christianity & Philanthropy:
Christian
love
;
representing
God's
love
of
man
,
man
's
love
of God, or
man
's
love
of his
fellow-men.
●
In American English, Philippine English & Basketball:
A
free
throw.
Name
●
A
female
given name
from English.
●
The 107th
sura
(chapter) of
th
e Qur'an.
Sourced from
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Origin
charity
English
charité
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
caritas
Latin
carus
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Philanthropy
Nonprofit
Donation
Donations
Ngo
Charitable
Organisation
Community
Fund
Fundraiser
Campaign
Institution
Foundation
Club
Oxfam
Fundraising
Church
Organization
Philanthropic
Business
Fundraisers
Company
Volunteer
Agency
Government
School
Family
Partnership
Corporation
Generosity
Hospital
Service
Needy
Fellowship
Initiative
Donor
Charitable Organisation
Food Bank
Public Service
Salvation Army
Charitable Organizations
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