1. Christian love or charity; selfless concern for others, especially as a theological virtue.
Usage: formal; often capitalized in religious contexts; from Latin
2. A charitable organization or institution, especially one providing aid to the poor or sick.
Usage: chiefly British; often used in proper names of organizations

Examples

• The priest spoke about caritas as the highest Christian virtue.
• Caritas International provides humanitarian assistance in developing countries.
• Acts of caritas toward strangers reflect deep spiritual commitment.
• The organization's mission is rooted in caritas and social justice.
• Medieval monasteries practiced caritas by sheltering the homeless.
• True caritas requires sacrifice and genuine concern for others' welfare.