almsgiver

noun

Meaning

A person who gives money, food, or other help to the poor.

Examples

The local almsgiver distributed warm blankets to the homeless during the coldest nights of winter.
Religious texts often praise the humble almsgiver for their selfless dedication to the needy.

Synonyms: donor, benefactor, philanthropist, patron

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almsgiver

noun

Pronunciation: ˈɑːmzˌɡɪvər

Definition

A person who gives money, food, or other help to the poor.

Examples

The local almsgiver distributed warm blankets to the homeless during the coldest nights of winter.
Religious texts often praise the humble almsgiver for their selfless dedication to the needy.
As a regular almsgiver, she felt a moral obligation to support the community's most vulnerable members.

Synonyms of almsgiver

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