charities Definition

charity
noun charities

1. Assistance given to those in need.

Thesaurus: altruism, philanthropy, benevolence, generosity, assistance, endowment, alms, relief.
2. An organization established to provide such assistance.
3. A kind and understanding attitude towards, or judgement of, other people.

Thesaurus: clemency, compassion, tolerance, mercy, clemency, compassion, tolerance, mercy, benevolence, generosity.
4. Bible.
Compassionate love for others.

Etymology: 13c: from French charite, from Latin caritas love.