charity

noun

1. an organization that helps people who are poor, sick, or in need

   B1

   countable

   • "My aunt works for a charity."A2
   • "The charity raises money for children's hospitals."B1
   • "The charity provides emergency shelter and medical care."B1
   • "Several charities are working in the disaster area."B2

2. money, food, or help given to people in need; the act of giving this

   B1

   uncountable

   • "We gave some clothes to charity."A2
   • "The event raised a lot of money for charity."B1
   • "He refuses to accept charity from anyone."B2
   • "She devoted her life to charity."C1

3. kindness and understanding toward other people, especially when they have done something wrong

   B2

   uncountable

   • "Try to show a little charity toward him."B2
   • "She judged their mistake with charity rather than anger."C1