noun
- officials who distribute charity or alms on behalf of a person, institution, or organization
Usage: historical; formal
Examples
- The medieval monastery employed several almoners to help the poor.
- Royal almoners distributed food and money to needy families.
- The hospital’s almoners provided assistance to patients who couldn’t afford treatment.
- Church almoners visited the sick and elderly in their homes.
- The wealthy merchant appointed almoners to manage his charitable giving.
- University almoners helped students facing financial hardship.