Oxfam

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A United Kingdom-based charity focused on alleviating global poverty and operating a chain of charity shops.

Pronunciation

/ˈɒksfæm/

Word forms

Oxfam

Etymology

Syllabic abbreviation of Oxford Committee for Famine Relief: originally the telegraphic address of the organisation.

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