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单词 eleemosynary
释义 el·ee·mos·y·nary
\-ənˌerē, -ri\ adjective
Etymology: Medieval Latin eleemosynarius, from Late Latin eleemosyna + Latin -arius -ary (adjective suffix)
1. : of or relating to charity : charitable, philanthropic
 < a rich man given to many eleemosynary activities >
 < eleemosynary relief >
2.
 a. : nonprofit and receiving all or a great part of sustaining funds from donations or gifts
  < about 90 percent of the hospitals are of a governmental, charitable, or eleemosynary and nonprofit character — U.S. Code >
  < churches, lodges, and other eleemosynary institutions — Sat. Eve. Post >
 b. : provided by an institution of this nature
  < an eleemosynary education >
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