endowment in English
- endowment⇄endowment, noun.
1. money or property given to a person or institution to provide an income.
Ex. This college has a large endowment.
(SYN) grant, donation.
2. (Figurative.) a gift from birth; ability; talent.
Ex. A good sen
endowment in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
endowment in Marathi मराठी
endowment in Sindhi سنڌي
Endowment
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
IPA: /ɪnˈdaʊ.mənt/
Phonetic: in-DOW-muhnt
Definitions
- The act of giving or bequeathing money or property to an institution or person.
- A natural ability or quality that a person possesses.
Usage Examples
- "The university received a large endowment from an anonymous donor."
- "Her musical talent is a remarkable endowment."
Etymology
Derived from the Middle English "endowen," from Anglo-Norman "endover," ultimately from Old French "en-" (in) + "douer" (to provide with a dowry).
Synonyms
Gift, Grant, Donation, Bequest, Legacy, Talent
Antonyms
Deprivation, Loss, Withdrawal
Translations - Global Languages
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Dotación | do-ta-SYON |
| French | Dotation | do-ta-SYON |
| German | Stiftung | SHTIF-toong |
| Russian | Дарование | da-ra-VA-ni-ye |
| Chinese | 捐赠 | juān zèng |
| Japanese | 寄付 | kifu |
| Arabic | هبة | hiba |
Translations - Indian Languages
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hindi | अनुदान | anudaan |
| Bengali | দান | daan |
| Telugu | అనుదానం | anudaanam |
| Marathi | अनुदान | anudaan |
| Tamil | நன்கொடைகள் | nan kodai |
| Gujarati | અનુદાન | anudaan |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ɪnˈdaʊ.mənt/
- American English: /ɪnˈdaʊ.mənt/
Historical Usage
Endowments have played a significant role in the funding of institutions such as universities, hospitals, and religious organizations since medieval times.
Cultural Nuances
In many cultures, endowments are considered a prestigious form of philanthropy, supporting education, research, and the arts.
More Information
Endowments provide financial security to institutions by creating a source of funding that can generate income over time. Universities often use endowments to support scholarships, faculty research, and campus development.