Nächstenliebe — 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
Nächstenliebe is used for these senses in English:
- charity In general, an attitude of kindness and understanding towards others, now especially suggesting generosity.
- charity (archaic, Christianity) Christian love; representing God's love of man, man's love of God, or man's love of his fellow-men.
- philanthropy (chiefly, _, uncountable) Benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of humankind.
charity — full definition
- noun An organization set up to help people in need or support a cause, rather than to make a profit.
- noun Money, food, or other help given to people who need it.
- noun A kind, generous, and forgiving attitude toward other people.