What is another word for almoner?

Pronunciation: [ˈɒlmənə] (IPA)

Almoner, meaning a person who distributes alms, has several synonyms that can be used interchangeably. One term is "almsgiver," which describes someone who provides financial assistance to those in need. Another synonym is "benefactor," which refers to a person who generously supports and aids a cause or individual. "Donor" is another possible term, which describes one who gives money or goods to a charitable organization or individual. Alternatively, "philanthropist" conveys the idea of someone who donates substantial sums of money to charitable causes. Other synonyms for "almoner" include "charitable person," "humanitarian," and "samaritan".

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What are the hyponyms for Almoner?

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Usage examples for Almoner

My Father from the beginning up till now worketh, giving life to all; and I work in the same sphere, giving life as His agent and almoner to men.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I"
Marcus Dods
We further find that all the leading officers of his household were men of gentle birth, and consisted of "controller, clerk of the kitchen, chamberlain, treasurer, secretary, clerk of the signet, survisor, heralds, ushers, almoner, a schoolmaster for teaching grammar, minstrels, eleven priests, presided over by a doctor of divinity or dean of the chapel, and a band of choristers, composed of eleven singing men and six singing boys."
"England in the Days of Old"
William Andrews
One afternoon the Queen and her principal attendants, among whom the courtly figure of her Grand almoner was conspicuous, were walking in that which even then was known as Hyde Park.
"Henrietta Maria"
Henrietta Haynes

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