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charity noun

  /ˈtʃæɹɪti/ , /ˈt͡ʃæɹəti/ , /ˈt͡ʃɛɹəti/ , [ˈt͡ʃæɹəɾi] , [ˈt͡ʃɛɹəɾi]
  • (countable) The goods or money given to those in need.
  • (uncountable) Benevolence to others less fortunate than ourselves; the providing of goods or money to those in need.
 liefdadigheid
  • In general, an attitude of kindness and understanding towards others, now especially suggesting generosity.
  • (archaic, Christianity) Christian love; representing God's love of man, man's love of God, or man's love of his fellow-men.
 naastenliefde, liefdadigheid
  • (countable) An organization, the objective of which is to carry out a charitable purpose.
 goed doel, liefdadigheidsinstelling
bread of charity
genadebrood
charity work
liefdadigheidswerk
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