ми́лостыня — 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.
• dole noun British informal: state unemployment benefit payments.
• handout noun A printed sheet of information given out, especially in a class or meeting.

Senses

ми́лостыня 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.
• dole Money or other goods given as charity.
• handout (informal, often, derogatory) A gift of money or material assistance to the needy or poor.

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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