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almsgiver

American  
[ahmz-, ahlmz-giv-er] / ˈɑmz-, ˈɑlmzˌgɪv ər /

noun

  1. a person who gives alms.


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Etymology

Origin of almsgiver

First recorded in 1625–35; alms + giver ( def. )

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He said that a Polish cardinal who serves as his official almsgiver is currently in Ukraine, to visit various communities and give concrete testimony of the closeness of the pope and the Catholic church.

From Washington Times Sep. 11, 2022

Francis was flanked by Cardinal Renato Raffaele Martino, president of the papal council for migrants, and Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, the pope's official almsgiver.

From Washington Post Dec. 25, 2019

The pope was flanked by Cardinal Renato Raffaele Martino, president of the papal council for migrants, and Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, the pope’s official almsgiver.

From Fox News Dec. 25, 2019

They were invited from among those staying around Saint Peter’s Square and at nearby showers for the homeless established by the pope’s almsgiver.

From The Guardian Dec. 17, 2016

According to Espinas' definition, which of the following social relations would constitute society: robber and robbed; beggar and almsgiver; charity organization and recipients of relief; master and slave; employer and employee?

From Introduction to the Science of Sociology by Park, Robert Ezra

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