eleemosynary

(ĕl'ə-mŏs'ə-nĕr'ē, ĕl'ē-ə-)
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.]

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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.

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