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Definition of donation

donation

/doʊˈneɪ.ʃən/
do · na · tion
Plural:donations
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Adjective:donative
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donation Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Something, such as money, goods, food, or biological tissue, that is given freely to a charity, organization, or person in need.

Example

"The community shelter relies heavily on generous clothing and food donations during the winter months."

2

The action or process of giving money, property, blood, or organs to help others or support a cause.

Example

"Public awareness campaigns have significantly increased the rate of voluntary blood donation across the country."

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• Rhymes for donation

• Nearby Words

don
don river
donate
donation
donator
dondalen
dondalen falls

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French donacion, from Latin donatio ('a presenting, giving'), derived from the verb donare ('to give as a gift'), from donum ('gift').

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