charity | ||
1. | [ noun ] (finance) a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals) | |
Related terms: | foundation public_charity private_foundation philanthropic_foundation | |
2. | [ noun ] (religion) a kindly and lenient attitude toward people | |
Synonyms: | brotherly_love | |
Related terms: | theological_virtue benevolence | |
3. | [ noun ] an activity or gift that benefits the public at large | |
Related terms: | giving zakat handout alms | |
4. | [ noun ] (botany) pinnate-leaved European perennial having bright blue or white flowers | |
Synonyms: | Greek_valerian Polemonium_caeruleum Polemonium_van-bruntiae Polymonium_caeruleum_van-bruntiae Jacob's_ladder | |
Related terms: | polemonium | |
5. | [ noun ] Woman's first name, popularity rank in the U.S. is 643 | |
6. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 12252 | |
7. | [ noun ] an institution set up to provide help to the needy | |
Related terms: | institution soup_kitchen community_chest | |
Similar spelling: |
cherty Charita chariot chert chart choroid cheroot Charette chord chard Carita |