almoner
noun
al·mo·ner ˈal-mə-nər 
ˈä-mə-
ˈä-mə- 1
: one who distributes alms
2
British : a social-service worker in a hospital
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The office of the almoner traditionally cares for the weak. 
Gaia Pianigiani, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2018
Gaia Pianigiani, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2018 Word History
Etymology
Middle English almoiner, from Anglo-French aumoner, almener, from aumone alms, from Late Latin eleemosyna
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
almoner
noun
al·mon·er ˈäm-ə-nər ˈal-mə-
ˈal-mə- British
: a social-service worker in a hospital
almoner
noun
as in benefactor
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- benefactor
- philanthropist
- benefactress
- donor
- patron
- donator
- patroness
- fairy godmother
- sugar daddy
- angel
- almsgiver
- giver
- altruist
- bestower
- helper
- contributor
- protector
- subscriber
- Maecenas
- guardian angel
- supporter
- savior
- saviour
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- beneficiary
- donee
- recipient
- giftee