■ noun ( plural charities )
1》 an organization set up to provide help and raise money for those in need.
2》 the voluntary giving of money to those in need.
↘help or money given in this way.
3》 tolerance in judging others.
4》 archaic love of humankind, typically in a Christian context.
Origin
OE: from OFr. charite , from L. caritas , from carus 'dear'.