Definition of Almoner
Almoner
Al·mon·er


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(noun)
An official in charge of distributing charity, especially in a monastery or church.

e.g. The almoner of the cathedral was responsible for helping the poor and needy.

(noun)
(British) a social worker in a hospital;

e.g. I work as an almoner at St. James hospital in London.



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