carites

/kærɪtɪz/ or /kəˈriːtəs/

Definitions

1. noun

Christian charity; benevolence; love

“The priest emphasized the importance of caritas in the Christian community.”

2. noun

a virtue that combines love and charity, especially in the context of Christian theology

“The theologian wrote extensively about the concept of caritas in her research.”

Synonyms

  • altruism
  • benevolence
  • charity
  • philanthropy

Antonyms

  • cruelty
  • malevolence
  • malice