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hyväntekeväisyysjärjestö — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • charity noun An organization set up to help people in need or support a cause, rather than to make a profit.
  • philanthropy noun The practice of donating money, time, or resources to promote the welfare of others.

Senses

hyväntekeväisyysjärjestö is used for these senses in English:

  • charitable organization An organization with charitable purposes only.
  • charity (countable) An organization, the objective of which is to carry out a charitable purpose.
  • philanthropy (countable) A charitable foundation.

charity — full definition

  1. noun An organization set up to help people in need or support a cause, rather than to make a profit.
  2. noun Money, food, or other help given to people who need it.
  3. noun A kind, generous, and forgiving attitude toward other people.

Related Finnish words