caritas
- noun
- /ˈkɛrɪtəs/
- Formal
:
caridad
- Her work at the shelter exemplifies the true spirit of caritas, as she dedicates her time to help those in need.
It has to do with empathy or as it was called in earlier times, Caritas or Agape.
- It has to do with empathy or as it was called in earlier times, Caritas or Agape.
- So charity Caritas love is doing a different job here than it often does.
Examples
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The teacher encouraged her students to practice caritas by volunteering at the food bank during the holidays.
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In the spirit of caritas, the community organized a fundraiser to support local families facing hardship.
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You know, Amor, he talks about what we might call, you know, giving Caritas or, or affection.
Synonyms
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Being kind and forgiving toward other people
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A warm, gentle feeling of care and concern for other people
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Love that is kind and gives without asking for anything back
Love for other people that is selfless and not sexual
Kind and generous behavior that helps other people
Antonyms
How Loving
Surface Forms
Etymology
Caritas comes from the Latin word carus, which means 'dear' or 'beloved', and it is the same root that gave English charity. So caritas means the loving, generous care for others and the selfless helping that we often call charity.