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community chest

noun

  1. a fund for local welfare activities, built up by voluntary contributions.

community chest

noun

  1. a fund raised by voluntary contribution for local welfare activities

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Word History and Origins

Origin of community chest1

An Americanism dating back to 1920–25

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community chargeCommunity Chests and Councils of America

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