eleemosynary

adj.

1. Of, relating to, or dependent on charity.
2. Contributed as an act of charity; gratuitous. See synonyms at benevolent.

[Medieval Latin eleēmosynārius, from Late Latin eleēmosyna, alms. See alms.]

(el-uh-MOS-uh-ner-ee, el-ee-, -MOZ-)

adjective
Relating to charity.

Etymology
From Latin eleemosynarius, from eleemosyna (alms), from Greek eleemosyne (pity, charity), from eleemon (pitiful), from eleos (pity)

Usage
"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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adjective

Of or concerned with charity: altruistic, benevolent, charitable, philanthropic, philanthropical. See give/take/reciprocity, kind/cruel.

of, relating to, or supported by charity

IN BRIEF: Of or pertaining to alms or the giving of alms; charitable.

Most religious organizations depend on the eleemosynary actions of their members for financial and material aid.