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   Char·i·ty

   /ˈCHerədē/

   

   noun

   • 1. an organization set up to provide help and raise money for those in need: "the charity provides practical help for homeless people" Similar non-profit-making organizationnonprofit organizationnot-for-profit organizationvoluntary organizationcharitable institutionfundtrustfoundationcausemovement
   • ▪ the body of organizations viewed collectively as the object of fundraising or of donations: "the proceeds of the sale will go to charity"
   • 2. the voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money, to those in need: "the care of the poor must not be left to private charity" Similar financial assistanceaidwelfarerelieffinancial relieffundinghandoutsgiftspresentslargessedonationscontributionsgrantsendowmentsscholarshipsbursariessubsidiespatronagehistorical:almsalmsgivingrare:donativesbenefactionsphilanthropyhumanitarianismhumanityaltruismpublic-spiritednesssocial consciencesocial concernbenevolencebenignitybeneficencegenerositymagnanimitymunificencelargesseunselfishnessselflessnessself-sacrificeself-denialOpposite selfishness
   • ▪ help or money given voluntarily to those in need: "an unemployed teacher living on charity"
   • 3. kindness and tolerance in judging others: "she found it hard to look on her mother with much charity" Similar goodwillcompassionconsiderationconcernkindnesskindlinesskind-heartednesstendernesstender-heartednesswarm-heartednessbrotherly lovelovesympathyunderstandingfellow feelingthoughtfulnessindulgencetoleranceliberalitydecencynobilitygraciousnesslenienceleniencyliterary:bountybounteousnessrare:caritasOpposite meanness
   • ▪ love of humankind, typically in a Christian context: archaic "faith, hope, and charity"

   Word Origin late Old English (in the sense ‘Christian love of one's fellows’): from Old French charite, from Latin caritas, from carus ‘dear’.

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   What is charity noun?

   • Definition of charity noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary [countable] an organization for helping people in need Many charities sent money to help the victims of the famine. The concert will raise money for local charities. My parents always supported charities.

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   What does “charitable” mean?

   • In delivering the judgment of the Court, Somers J considered that the word “charitable” was defined by reference to the classes of charity distinguished by Lord Macnaghten in the Pemsel case.

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   What is an example of Charity?

   • The definition of charity is an act or feeling of kindness or goodwill or a voluntary gift of money or time to those in need. An example of charity is a donation of ten dollars a month to a local food bank. Why is charity so important?

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   Why do we call charities 'charitable'?

   • The development and meanings of the terms “charity” and “charitable” have been the result of centuries of accumulated court decisions. In Gilmour v Coats,107 the House of Lords wrote about the development of the law of charities that “a great body of law has thus grown up. Often it may appear illogical and even capricious.

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   Definition of charity noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. charity. noun. /ˈtʃærəti/ (plural charities) Idioms. [countable] an organization for helping people in need. a registered charity. the UK's largest children's charity. Many charities sent money to help the victims of the famine.

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   generous actions or donations to aid people who are poor, ill, or needy: to devote one's life to charity. something given to a person or persons in need; alms: She asked for work, not charity. a charitable act or work. a charitable fund, foundation, or institution: He left his estate to a charity.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › charityCHARITY | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   an official organization that gives money, food, or help to people who need it: The raffle will raise money for charity. A percentage of the company's profits go to charity. charity noun (MONEY/HELP) B1. money, food, or other help that is given to people: I won't accept charity. charity noun (KINDNESS) kindness towards other people:

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   Charity is a natural, emotional impulse to an immediate situation and giving usually occurs in the short-term. Charity can take the form of monetary donations or volunteering. Philanthropy addresses the root cause of social issues and requires a more strategic, long-term approach.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusCHARITY - 46 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   noun. These are words and phrases related to charity. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of charity. The orphanage is supported by the charity of the townspeople. The Red Cross is my favorite charity. Synonyms. philanthropy. contributions. donations. donating. alms-giving. giving. financial help. help.

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   From Middle English charite, from Old French charité, cherte, chariteit, cariteit, from Latin cāritās.

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   (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈtʃæɹɪti/

   (General American) IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃɛɹəti/

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   charity (countable and uncountable, plural charities) 1. (countable) An organization, the objective of which is to carry out a charitable purpose. 1.1. 1963, Margery Allingham, chapter 6, in The China Governess: A Mystery, London: Chatto & Windus, →OCLC: 1.1.1. ‘[…] I remember a lady coming to inspect St. Mary's Home where I was brought up and seei...

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   Charity Navigator helps millions of people take action and support the causes they care about by connecting them to the best charities that align with their passions and values. Our mission is to make impactful giving easier for all.