"Caritas" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [Italian]

IPA: /ˈka.ri.tas/
Rhymes: -aritas Etymology: Borrowed from Latin caritas, as the name of a Catholic institution dedicated to aid people in poverty. Sense two is derived from the fact that this institution was the most prolific in instituting soup kitchens. Etymology templates: {{bor+|it|la|caritas}} Borrowed from Latin caritas Head templates: {{head|it|noun|uncountable|g=f}} Caritas f (uncountable)
  1. Caritas Italiana: a Catholic charitable organization operating in Italy Tags: feminine, uncountable
    Sense id: en-Caritas-it-noun-V9N12~Ke
  2. (informal) soup kitchen Tags: feminine, informal, uncountable Synonyms: mensa dei poveri
    Sense id: en-Caritas-it-noun-JSI~ktQ6 Categories (other): Italian entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of Italian entries with incorrect language header: 27 73 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 29 71 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 29 71
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          "english": "At this rate, next month we'll be dining at a soup kitchen.",
          "text": "Se andiamo avanti così, finisce che il mese prossimo andiamo alla Caritas a mangiare.",
          "translation": "At this rate, next month we'll be dining at a soup kitchen.",
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