endowment

English

/ɪnˈdaʊmənt/, /ɛnˈdaʊmənt/

noun
Definitions
  • Something with which a person or thing is endowed.
  • Property or funds invested for the support and benefit of a person or not-for-profit institution.
  • (insurance) endowment Endowment assurance or pure endowment.
  • (Mormonism) A ceremony designed to prepare participants for their role in the afterlife.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English endowement suffix from English endow.

Origin

English

endow

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