Almoner: meaning, definitions and examples

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almoner

 

[ หˆรฆl.mษ™.nษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

charitable role

An almoner is a person who is responsible for distributing alms to the needy, typically representing a religious institution or charity. This role involves providing assistance and support to those less fortunate, often in the form of money, food, or other resources. Almoners may also be involved in fundraising activities to support the charitable endeavors.

Synonyms

benefactor, charity worker, philanthropist

Examples of usage

  • The almoner distributed food to the homeless.
  • As an almoner, she organized several charity events.
  • The church appointed an almoner to manage its outreach program.

Translations

Translations of the word "almoner" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น almoinha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคจเคพเคงเฅเคฏเค•เฅเคท

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Almosenverwalter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengurus amal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะปะผะพะฝะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ almoner

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ–ฝใ—ใฎ็ฎก็†่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท almoinier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ almoinero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hayฤฑrsever

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž์„  ๊ด€๋ฆฌ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุฏูŠุฑ ุงู„ุตุฏู‚ุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ almoner

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ almoner

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–ฝ่ˆ็ฎก็†่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ almoner

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรกtรฆknir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะนั‹ั€ั‹ะผะดั‹ะปั‹า› ะฑะฐัา›ะฐั€ัƒัˆั‹ัั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒšแƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xeyriyyษ™รงi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ almoinero

Etymology

The word 'almoner' originates from the Middle English term 'almonere', which derives from the Old French 'almosnier'. This, in turn, comes from the Latin 'eleemosynarius', which means 'related to alms or charity'. The Latin word is based on 'eleemosyna', meaning 'alms', and this is tied to the Greek 'eleemosynฤ“', meaning 'pity, compassion'. The role of the almoner has historically been linked to the distribution of charitable donations and support provided by religious institutions, particularly in Christian contexts. Over time, the term has also come to encompass various forms of charitable work beyond just the distribution of alms.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,257 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.