The term 'eleemosynary' refers to something related to charity or alms. The example illustrates its use in the context of charitable events organized by a non-profit foundation.
El término 'eleemosynary' se refiere a algo relacionado con la caridad o las donaciones. El ejemplo ilustra su uso en el contexto de eventos benéficos organizados por una fundación sin fines de lucro.
| Front | eleemosynary \el-ih-MAH-suh-nair-ee\ |
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| Back | adjective Relating to charity. [From Latin eleemosynarius, from eleemosyna (alms), from Greek eleemosyne (pity, charity), from eleemon (pitiful), from eleos (pity).] "The Guzmans started their non-profit organization, Path of Hope Foundation, 18 years ago. Their single goal: to care for the poor who live near their corner. The Thanksgiving dinner is one of their eleemosynary events." - Lynn Seeden; Free Thanksgiving Dinner Feeds 1,400; Orange County Register (Santa Ana, California); Dec 4, 2003. |
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