alms giving

/ɑmz ɡɪvɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of giving money, food, or other aid to people in need, especially as a religious or moral duty.
    • Her family believed in regular alms-giving as a way to help the less fortunate.
    • The charity encouraged alms-giving by setting up donation stations around the city.
    • Alms-giving is an important practice in many religions, including Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism.
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