eleemosynary
[ el-uh-mos-uh-ner-ee, -moz-, el-ee-uh- ]
/ ˌɛl əˈmɒs əˌnɛr i, -ˈmɒz-, ˌɛl i ə- /
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adjective
of or relating to alms, charity, or charitable donations; charitable.
derived from or provided by charity.
dependent on or supported by charity: an eleemosynary educational institution.
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Origin of eleemosynary
OTHER WORDS FROM eleemosynary
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eleemosynary
/ (ˌɛlɪiːˈmɒsɪnərɪ) /
adjective
of, concerned with, or dependent on charity
given as an act of charity
Word Origin for eleemosynary
C17: from Church Latin eleēmosyna alms
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