Alms House Meaning in Bengali
ভিক্ষাঘর (Bhikshaghor)
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
ahlmz hous
Short Definition of Alms House
An alms house refers to a building or institution where food, shelter, and other basic necessities are provided to the poor and needy individuals.
Alms House Synonyms
1. Poorhouse – দরিদ্রালয় (Doridraloy)
2. Asylum – আশ্রয়স্থান (Ashrayasthan)
3. Shelter – আশ্রয় (Ashray)
4. Hospice – আশ্রম (Ashram)
Alms House Antonyms
1. Mansion – উদ্যানবাটি (Udyanbati)
2. Palace – মহল (Mahal)
3. Villa – বিলা (Bila)
4. Manor – ম্যানর (Manor)
Origin of Alms House
The concept of alms houses dates back to medieval times when religious institutions and wealthy individuals provided shelter and support to the poor. The term “alms house” originated from the Old English word “ælmesse” meaning “charity” or “mercy.” Over time, these institutions evolved into dedicated buildings or complexes to accommodate the less fortunate.
Nearby Words
1. Alms – Noun
2. House – Noun
3. Charity – Noun
4. Shelter – Noun
Alms House in Literature Quotes
1. “The alms house stood as a beacon of hope for the destitute.” – দরিদ্রদের জন্য ভিক্ষাঘরটি আশার একটি আলোকচিহ্ন হিসাবে দাঁড়িয়ে ছিল।
2. “She dedicated her life to serving the residents of the alms house.” – তিনি ভিক্ষাঘরের বাসিন্দাদের পরিষেবা করতে তাঁর জীবন প্রতিষ্ঠিত করেছিলেন।
Meaning in Different Languages
Bengali: ভিক্ষাঘর (Bhikshaghor)
Hindi: भिक्षाघर (Bhikshaghar)
Nepali: भिक्षाघर (Bhikshaghar)
Urdu: بیکشا گھر (Bhiksha Ghar)
Tamil: பணம் கொடுப்பான் வீடு (Panam Koṭupāṉ vīṭu)
Telugu: భిక్షాఘరం (Bhikshāgharaṁ)
Arabic: دار الصدقات (Dar al-Sadaqat)
Chinese: 救济院 (Jiùjì yuàn)
Japanese: 施しの家 (Hodokoshi no ie)
Russian: Благотворительный дом (Blagotvoritel’nyy dom)
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