, -ˈmō-; -ˈmä-zə- \
Definition of eleemosynary
Synonyms & Antonyms for eleemosynary
Synonyms
- altruistic,
- beneficent,
- benevolent,
- charitable,
- do-good,
- good,
- humanitarian,
- philanthropic
- (also philanthropical)
Antonyms
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“Eleemosynary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eleemosynary. Accessed 25 May. 2022.
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The first known use of eleemosynary was circa 1616
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