1. a person who distributes charity or alms on behalf of another, especially a religious institution or wealthy individual
Usage: historical; formal
2. a hospital social worker who helps patients with financial and social problems
Usage: British; medical

Examples

• The monastery’s almoner distributed food to the poor every morning.
• As the king’s almoner, he was responsible for charitable donations throughout the kingdom.
• The hospital almoner helped the family apply for financial assistance.
• Medieval almoners played a crucial role in caring for the destitute.
• She worked as an almoner, connecting patients with community resources.
• The almoner’s office was located near the hospital’s main entrance.