charity

charity char‧i‧ty [ˈtʆærti] noun charities _PLURALFORM

1. [countable] an organization that collects money to help people, for example those who are sick or poor, or to help certain types of activity such as artistic activity ; =NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION; , non-profit organization AmE:

• a charity set up to help Bosnian children

• We are asking employees to make a regular donation to the charity.

2. [uncountable] money or gifts given to help people, for example those who are sick or poor:

• All of the money raised will go to charity.

• a sponsored cycle ride for charity

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charity UK US /ˈtʃærɪti/ noun (plural charities) SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

► [C ] an organization that has the purpose of providing money or help to people who need it, or that does something useful for society: »

Proceeds from the sale of these cards will be given to local charities.

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It's a charity that supports local arts initiatives.

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As a charity, the organization does not pay tax.

► [U] organizations like this when they are considered as a group: »

An anonymous businesswoman donated one million dollars to charity.

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The proceeds of this evening's event will go to charity.

► [U] money or help given to people who need it: »

They were poor, but they were too proud to accept charity.

→ See also NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION(Cf. ↑not-for-profit organization)