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charity

/ˈtʃɛr.ə.ti/
char · i · ty
Adverb:charitably
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Plural:charities
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Adjective:charitable
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• noun

1

An organization set up to provide help and raise money for those in need.

Example

"She donated a portion of her inheritance to a local children's charity."

2

The voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money or goods, to those in need.

Example

"The community relied on public charity during the severe economic downturn."

3

Kindness and tolerance in judging others, or Christian love of one's fellows.

Example

"He spoke of his former rivals with remarkable charity and forgiveness."

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• Rhymes for charity

• Nearby Words

charitable
charitableness
charitably
charity
charlatan
charlemagne
charlene

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French 'charité', from Latin 'caritas' ('costliness, esteem, affection'), derived from 'carus' ('dear, valued'). In Christian Latin, the word was used to translate the Greek 'agape' ('spiritual love').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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