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Eleemosynary.

Pronunciation:
.ee·mos·y·nar·y [el-uh-mos-uh-ner-ee, -moz-, el-ee-uh-]

Definition: Adjective
1. Of or pertaining to alms, charity, or charitable donations; charitable.
2. Derived from or provided by charity.
3. Dependant on or supported by charity: an eleemosynary educational institution.

Origin:
1610–20; < Medieval Latin eleēmosynārius, equivalent to Late Latin eleēmosyn ( a ) (see alms) + Latin -ārius -ary