богаде́льня — 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.
• poorhouse noun Historically, an institution that housed and supported people who could not support themselves.

Senses

богаде́льня is used for these senses in English:

• charity (countable) An organization, the objective of which is to carry out a charitable purpose.
• poorhouse A charitable institution where poor or homeless people are lodged.

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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