charity

• Substantiv, das eine Organisation bezeichnet, die Bedürftigen Hilfe, Geld oder Unterstützung gewährt, oder die Handlung dieser Unterstützung selbst.

A noun referring to an organization that provides help, money, or aid to those in need, or the act of giving such assistance.

1. A2formal

   An organization that collects money or goods to help people in need.

   Wohltätigkeitsorganisation

   • She donated money to a local charity.
   • The charity provides food and shelter for the homeless.
   • He works for a charity that supports education in Africa.

   Synonymefoundationnonprofittrust

2. GenerosityB1formal

   The act of giving help, money, or food to those who need it.

   Wohltätigkeit

   • They showed great charity by donating their old clothes.
   • Charity begins at home, they say.
   • Her charity towards strangers is well known.

   Synonymealmsgivingaltruismbenevolencehumanitarianismphilanthropy

   Antonymegreedmeannessmiserlinessniggardlinessparsimonyselfishnessstinginesstightness

3. KindnessB2formal

   A kind and forgiving attitude towards other people.

   Güte

   • He treated his enemies with charity and forgiveness.
   • She judged him with charity, understanding his difficult past.
   • True charity means helping without expecting anything in return.

   Synonymebenevolencecompassiongoodwillhumanitykindnessmercysympathytoleranceunderstanding

   Antonymecrueltyharshnessmalevolencemalicespiteunkindness