charitable
/ˈtʃærɪtəbəl/ · cha·ri·ta·ble
adjective
- Pertaining to charity. The charitable organization raised funds for the disaster relief.
- Kind, generous. She is known for her charitable nature, always helping those in need.
- Having a purpose or character of a charity. The charitable foundation was established to support education for underprivileged children.
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Did you know? In the 19th century, the term "charitable" was used to describe the legal status of institutions under the Charitable Trusts Act 1853, which regulated how charitable funds were managed.