noun
- Plural of caritas; expressions or acts of Christian charity, love, or compassion.
Usage: formal; chiefly religious or academic contexts; Latin-derived term
Examples
- The monastery was known for its many caritases toward the poor and sick.
- Medieval texts often celebrated the caritases of saints and holy figures.
- Her caritases extended to all members of the community, regardless of their station.
- The church's caritases included feeding the hungry and sheltering the homeless.
- In Christian theology, caritases represent the highest form of virtue.