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donation

Pronunciation: /də(ʊ)ˈneɪʃ(ə)n/

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Definition of donation

noun

  • something that is given to a charity, especially a sum of money:please send your donation of £20 to the Disaster Appeal
  • [mass noun] the action of donating something: the donation of carpets, chairs, and cutlery

Origin:

late Middle English: via Old French from Latin donatio(n-), from the verb donare, based on donum 'gift'

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