charity
US /ˈtʃer.ə.t̬i/
UK /ˈtʃer.ə.t̬i/
1.
the voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money, to those in need
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He donated a large sum to charity.
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Many people rely on charity for basic necessities.
2.
an organization set up to provide help and raise money for those in need
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She works for a local charity that helps homeless people.
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The event raised a lot of money for various charities.