charity

  1. Proper noun.  (given name, female) . .
  2. Noun.  (archaic) Christian love; representing God's love of man, man's love of God, or man's love of his fellow-men.
  3. Noun.  In general, an attitude of kindness and understanding towards others, now especially suggesting generosity.
  4. Noun.  (uncountable) Benevolence to others less fortunate than ourselves; the providing of goods or money to those in need.
  5. Noun.  (countable) The goods or money given to those in need.
  6. Noun.  (countable) An organization, the objective of which is to carry out a charitable purpose.

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