Wohltätigkeit — meaning in English

English meaning

• charity noun An organization set up to help people in need or support a cause, rather than to make a profit.

Senses

Wohltätigkeit is used for these senses in English:

• charity (uncountable) Benevolence to others less fortunate than ourselves; the providing of goods or money to those in need.
• charity (archaic, Christianity) Christian love; representing God's love of man, man's love of God, or man's love of his fellow-men.

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.

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