almshouse
Meaning
A charitable house for the poor; a poorhouse. (একটি দাতব্য গৃহ যেখানে দরিদ্র ও অসুস্থ মানুষ বাস করে।)
Pronunciation
আলমশাউস (ālamśā'usa)
Synonyms
poorhouse, shelter, asylum, refuge, fund, charity, nursing home, hostel
Synonyms
They lived in a poorhouse during hard times.
The shelter provided food and safety.
They sought asylum in the almshouse.
The refugees found refuge in the almshouse.
Almshouses rely on funds from donations.
Charity organizations support almshouses.
Some almshouses function like nursing homes.
The hostel provided basic amenities like an almshouse.
Antonyms
Wealth allows one to live comfortably and easily.
Many prefer a life of luxury over living in an almshouse.
Opulence is the opposite of living in an almshouse.
Affluence can isolate one from the need for an almshouse.
Prosperity reduces the reliance on almshouses.
Success often brings financial independence from almshouses.
Independence is a goal for those in almshouses.
Richness can provide a very different lifestyle than an almshouse.
Phrases
Many homeless shelters mirror the services of an almshouse.
Almshouses are often linked to social services.
Many almshouses are run by charitable foundations.
Community support is vital for the survival of almshouses.
The assistance program included support for almshouses.