English · Culture & Society
compassion
/kəmˈpæʃ.ən/
[/kəmˈpæʃ.ən/]
sympathy and concern
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A strong feeling of sympathy for those who are suffering, together with a wish to help. It moves people to kindness and action.
Example
With great compassion, the volunteers comforted the survivors and helped them find shelter and food.
With great compassion, the volunteers comforted the survivors and helped them find shelter and food.
Etymology
From Latin 'compassio' (suffering with), from 'com-' (with) and 'pati' (to suffer).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in ethics, religion, and everyday life.