charity vs public charity

public charity vs charity

charity and public charity both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
charity	Yes	No	No	No
public charity	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, public charity is a hyponym of charity; that is, public charity is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than charity:

charity: a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
public charity: a charity that is deemed to receive the major part of its support from the public (rather than from a small group of individuals)

Other hyponyms of charity include philanthropic foundation, private foundation.

charity (noun)	public charity (noun)
an activity or gift that benefits the public at large	a charity that is deemed to receive the major part of its support from the public (rather than from a small group of individuals)
a kindly and lenient attitude toward people
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
an institution set up to provide help to the needy
pinnate-leaved European perennial having bright blue or white flowers

Difference between charity and public charity

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