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What does charity mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word charity? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. (countable) An organization, the objective of which is to carry out a charitable purpose.
  2. (countable) The goods or money given to those in need.
  3. (uncountable) Benevolence to others less fortunate than ourselves; the providing of goods or money to those in need.
  4. In general, an attitude of kindness and understanding towards others, now especially suggesting generosity.
  5. (obsolete) Christian love; representing God's love of man, man's love of God, or man's love of his fellow-men.
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It won't be the first time the keen sportsman has pushed the boundaries of human endurance to the limit in the name of charity.
He spoke out against abusers of aid for the victims, ensuring that funds didn't fall prey to charity scams.
Already, a quiet drink in the pub is forever interrupted by people rattling charity boxes.
Mrs Quinn received a Certificate of Thanks for all her hard work acknowledging her unstinting service to the local charity.
I'm sure there's plenty of aching bodies across Kirklees after fantastic efforts by dozens of charity runners.
Club captain Johnson and past captain Jacobs completed six rounds of golf in a day to raise money for charity.

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