almsgiving

UK
/ˈɑːmzˌɡɪvɪŋ/
US
/ˈɑːmzˌɡɪvɪŋ/

Translations

almsgivingnoun
almsgivings
pl
aumôneAu sens religieux ou charitable, pour le fait de donner aux pauvres.
During the festival, the community engaged in almsgiving to support the less fortunate.
Pendant le festival, la communauté a fait l'aumône pour soutenir les plus démunis.
aumônesAu pluriel, pour désigner les dons faits aux pauvres ou aux personnes dans le besoin.
His generous almsgivings kept the shelter running through the winter.
Ses généreuses aumônes ont permis au refuge de fonctionner tout l'hiver.
almsgivingadjective
UK
/ˈɑːmzˌɡɪvɪŋ/
US
/ˈɑːmzˌɡɪvɪŋ/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "almsgiving tradition").
d'aumôneS'emploie surtout dans un registre religieux ou historique.
The almsgiving custom is an important part of the festival.
La coutume d'aumône est une partie importante du festival.

Definitions

almsgivingnoun
The act of giving money, food, or other material goods to people who are poor or in need, often as a religious duty.
During the festival, the community engaged in almsgiving to support the less fortunate.
Charitable gifts or donations themselves, especially money or food, given to those in need.
His generous almsgivings kept the shelter running through the winter.
almsgivingadjective
Relating to, involving, or connected with the giving of alms.
The almsgiving custom is an important part of the festival.