public charity

/ˌpʌblɪk ˌtʃɛrədi/
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Other forms: public charities; public charitys

Definitions of public charity
  1. noun
    a charity that is deemed to receive the major part of its support from the public (rather than from a small group of individuals)
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    type of:
    charity
    a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
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