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
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  chart
  choroid
  cheroot
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