eleemosynary

Meanings

• adjective

  relating to or being a gift or alms

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌɛl.i.ɪˈmɑː.sə.nɛɹ.i/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1638287"

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Synonyms

charitable

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Variants

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eleemosynary

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Etymology

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from Latin eleemosyna, from eleemosynare, to bestow alms, from el, out + eleemosyna, alms + -are, to do

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Trivia

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1. The word 'eleemosynary' comes from the Latin word 'eleemosyna', which means 'alms'

2. The term 'eleemosynary' was commonly used during medieval times to refer to institutions that provided aid to the poor

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Related Concepts

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1. alms: money or other assistance given to the poor or needy

2. charity: the act of giving money, goods, or services to help those in need

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Culture

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In literature, 'eleemosynary' is often used to describe charitable institutions or the act of giving alms. In art, it can refer to paintings or sculptures depicting acts of charity.

How to Memorize "eleemosynary"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person giving money or food to a homeless person on the street

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'charity' and remember that 'eleemosynary' is related to it

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym ELEE: Eleemosynary, Literally, Entails, Extending, Aid

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