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Meaning of 'eleemosynary' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Eleemosynary [ a.]
- Relating to charity, alms, or almsgiving; intended for the distribution of charity; as, an eleemosynary corporation.
- Given in charity or alms; having the nature of alms; as, eleemosynary assistance.
- Supported by charity; as, eleemosynary poor.
2 . Eleemosynary [ n.]
- One who subsists on charity; a dependent.

Meaning of 'eleemosynary' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . eleemosynary [ s]
Meaning (1):
- generous in assistance to the poor
Example in sentence:
  • a benevolent contributor;
  • eleemosynary relief;
  • philanthropic contributions

Nearby Words:

eleatic eleaticism elecampane elect electant electary elected electer electic electicism

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