oeuvre de bienfaisance

Definitions of oeuvre de bienfaisance
  1. noun
    an institution set up to provide help to the needy
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    type of:
    institut, institution
    an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
  2. noun
    a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
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    type of:
    fondation
    an institution supported by an endowment
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