According to WorldAtlas, Finland is the biggest coffee consumer in the entire world. The average Finn will consume 12 kg of coffee each year.
CONTRIBUTION
contribution, part, share
(noun) the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result; “I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project”; “they all did their share of the work”
contribution, donation
(noun) act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity
contribution
(noun) a writing for publication especially one of a collection of writings as an article or story
contribution
(noun) an amount of money contributed; “he expected his contribution to be repaid with interest”
contribution, donation
(noun) a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
contribution (countable and uncountable, plural contributions)
Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.
An amount of money given toward something.
The act of contributing.
The taking part, often with the idea that it has led to (scientific etc.) progress.
Source: Wiktionary
Con`tri*bu"tion, n. Etym: [L. contributio: cf. F. contribution.]
1. The act of contributing.
2. That which is contributed; -- either the portion which an individual furnishes to the common stock, or the whole which is formed by the gifts of individuals. A certain contribution for the poor saints which are at jerusalem. Rom. xv. 26. Aristotle's actual contributions to the physical sciences. Whewell.
3. (Mil.)
Definition: An irregular and arbitrary imposition or tax leved on the people of a town or country. These sums, . . . and the forced contributions paid by luckless peasants, enabled him to keep his straggling troops together. Motley.
4. (Law)
Definition: Payment, by each of several jointly liable, of a share in a loss suffered or an amount paid by one of their number for the common benefit.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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17 November 2024
MONASTICISM
(noun) asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience
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