community chest

com·mu·ni·ty chest

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Definitions of community chest words

noun community chest a fund raised by voluntary contribution for local welfare activities 3
noun community chest a fund collected annually in many cities and towns through private contributions and used to support certain local agencies and institutions engaged in social service 3
noun community chest a fund for local welfare activities, built up by voluntary contributions. 1
noun community chest A fund financed privately, for helping various local welfare agencies or charitable organisations. 0

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1920-25

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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