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eleemosynary

/ˌɛl.ɪ.iːˈmɒ.sɪ.nə.ɹi/
noun
  1. A beggar

adjective
  1. Relating to charity, alms, or almsgiving.

  2. Given in charity or alms; having the nature of alms

  3. Supported by charity

Synonymscharitable

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