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Alternative forms Edit

Etymology Edit

From Medieval Latin eleemosynarius (“alms dispenser”), from Late Latin eleemosyna (“alms”), from Ancient Greek ἐλεημοσύνη (eleēmosúnē, “alms”), from ἐλεέω (eleéō, “I have mercy”), from ἔλεος (éleos, “pity”).

Compare Italian elemosina.

Pronunciation Edit

( UK ) IPA (key) : /ˌɛlɪiːˈmɒsɪnəɹi/

IPA : ( US ) IPA (key) : /ˌɛlɪˈmɑːsənɛɹi/ , /ˌɛlɪˈmɑːzənɛɹi/ , /ˌɛliɪˈmɑːsənɛɹi/

IPA : , , Audio (US)

Adjective Edit

eleemosynary (comparative more eleemosynary, superlative most eleemosynary)

Usage notes Edit

A formal, literary word; in everyday use charitable is used instead.

Synonyms Edit

Translations Edit

relating to charity Chinese: 施舍的 Portuguese: relacionado a caridade

given in charity Chinese: 慈善的 Portuguese: fornecido através de caridade

supported by charity Chinese: 接受接济的 Portuguese: apoiado por caridade

Noun Edit

eleemosynary (plural eleemosynaries)

( obsolete ) A beggar