charity case

noun

One who is dependent upon charity

Similar
welfare case

Meanings

nouncharity case (plural charity cases)

plural charity cases

  1. derogatoryoftenOne who is dependent upon charity

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna case for a welfare worker

Similar
welfare case
Broader

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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Chicago

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