donation
Pronunciation: /dəʊˈneɪʃən/
The English word “donation” has 2 meanings listed here.
noun
Etymology
From Middle English donacion, donation, from Middle French donation, from Latin dōnātiō (“a present”), from dōnō (“to give”), from dōnum (“a gift”). Recorded in English since the 15th century. Equivalent to donate + -ion.
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