noun
endowment
donated funds invested to support an institution
In more detail
1. (noun) a large sum of money or property given to an institution to provide money for its work
2. (noun) a natural quality or ability that someone has
Examples
- 1. The university received a generous endowment from a wealthy donor. 2. She has a natural endowment for music and languages.
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