ελεημοσύνη — meaning in English

English meaning

• alms noun Money, food, or other help given to the poor as charity.
• charity noun An organization set up to help people in need or support a cause, rather than to make a profit.
• Dana name A unisex given name, used for both men and women in English-speaking countries.

Senses

ελεημοσύνη is used for these senses in English:

• alms Something given to the poor as charity, such as money, clothing or food.
• charity (countable) The goods or money given to those in need.
• dana The virtue of generosity or giving, a form of alms, in Indian philosophy.

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 Greek words