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Word of the Day – Eleemosynary

By March 5, 2023Word of the Day

Eleemosynary (adj)

el-uh-mos-in-a-ree

of or relating to alms, charity, or charitable donations; charitable.

First recorded in 1610–20; from Medieval Latin eleēmosynārius, equivalent to Late Latin eleēmosyn(a) (see alms) + Latin -ārius -ary

Example sentences

“Eleemosynary corporations are all working for the needs of their donors.”

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One Comment

  • On eleemosynary: That word was used several times by our state legislators when they were in session, mainly by those on the Judicial committee.
    It was the Nebraska State Legislature, where I was a transcriptionist. Am delighted to see that word again!

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