# charity

/ˈtʃɛɹɪti/ (US) · /tʃˈæɹɪti/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/charity
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

an organization that collects money or goods to help people in need. It can also mean the act of giving money or being kind to others.

For teachers: an organization set up to provide help and raise money for those in need; also, the voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money, to those in distress.

## Examples

- She gives money to a local charity every month.
- The school organized a bake sale to raise funds for a children's charity in the city.
- While the gala was a social success, its primary purpose remained the support of a global charity dedicated to eradicating waterborne diseases in developing nations.

## Usage notes

- Countable when referring to a specific organization; uncountable when referring to the abstract concept of giving or kindness.

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