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