eleemosynary


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el·ee·mos·y·nar·y

 (ĕl′ə-mŏs′ə-nĕr′ē, ĕl′ē-ə-)
adj.
Of, relating to, or dependent on charity. See Synonyms at benevolent.
[Medieval Latin eleēmosynārius, from Late Latin eleēmosyna, alms; see alms.]
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eleemosynary

(ˌɛlɪiːˈmɒsɪnərɪ)
adj
1. of, concerned with, or dependent on charity
2. given as an act of charity
[C17: from Church Latin eleēmosyna alms]
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el•ee•mos•y•nar•y

(ˌɛl əˈmɒs əˌnɛr i, -ˈmɒz-, ˌɛl i ə-)

adj.
1. involving charity or charitable donations.
2. supported by or dependent upon charity: eleemosynary institutions.
[1610–20; < Medieval Latin eleēmosynārius= Late Latin eleēmosyn(a) charity (< Greek eleēmosýnē, derivative (with -synē n. suffix) of eleḗmōn merciful, derivative of eleeîn to show mercy]
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eleemosynary

1. pertaining to alms.
2. Obsolete, an almsman; a person who lives on the charity of others.
See also: Aid
pertaining to charity or alms-giving.
See also: Charity
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.eleemosynary - generous in assistance to the pooreleemosynary - generous in assistance to the poor; "a benevolent contributor"; "eleemosynary relief"; "philanthropic contributions"
philanthropic, beneficent, benevolent
charitable - full of love and generosity; "charitable to the poor"; "a charitable trust"
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eleemosynary

adjective
Of or concerned with charity:
altruistic, benevolent, charitable, philanthropic, philanthropical.
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