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Definition of almshouse

almshouse

/ˈɑːmz.haʊs/
alms · house
Plural:almshouses
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• noun

1

A house or residential complex founded by charity, offering accommodations for poor, elderly, or distressed people.

Example

"The medieval almshouse in the center of the village still provides affordable housing for retired residents."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in Middle English as 'almesse-hous', combining 'alms' (from Old English 'ælmesse', ultimately from Ancient Greek 'eleēmosynē' meaning 'pity' or 'mercy') and 'house'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Almshouse. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/almshouse
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