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Oxfam

Pronunciation: /ˈɒksfam/
Definition of Oxfam
  • a British charity founded in Oxford in 1942, dedicated to helping victims of famine and natural disasters as well as raising living standards in developing countries.

Origin:

from Ox(ford Committee for) Fam(ine Relief)

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