almsgiver

[ ahlmz-giv-er, ahmz- ]

noun

1. a person who gives alms.

Other Words From

• alms·giv·ing noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of almsgiver¹

First recorded in 1625–35; alms + giver ( def )

Example Sentences

But they did, and the first assistance arrived from the pope’s chief almsgiver, who then accompanied the women for their COVID-19 vaccines a year later.

From Seattle Times

He said that a Polish cardinal who serves as his official almsgiver is currently in Ukraine, to visit various communities and give concrete testimony of the closeness of the pope and the Catholic church.

From Washington Times

As if to emphasize his papacy’s teaching to care for the needs of those who lives on the margins of societies, Francis chose his official almsgiver, a Polish cardinal, to celebrate the Mass with him.

From Seattle Times

Some almsgivers still do things the old way.

From New York Times

The pontiff's almsgiver, Polish monsignor Konrad Krajewski, told the La Stampa daily he drives a van with 10 people to a beach near Rome for a dip in the sea, sunbathing and then pizza.

From US News

Related Words

• backer
• benefactor
• contributor
• patron