humanitarianism
Americannoun
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humanitarian principles or practices.
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Ethics.
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the doctrine that humanity's obligations are concerned wholly with the welfare of the human race.
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the doctrine that humankind may become perfect without divine aid.
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Theology. the doctrine that Jesus Christ possessed a human nature only.
noun
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humanitarian principles
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ethics
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the doctrine that man's duty is to strive to promote the welfare of mankind
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the doctrine that man can achieve perfection through his own resources
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theol the belief that Jesus Christ was only a mortal man
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of humanitarianism
First recorded in 1825–35; humanitarian + -ism
Example Sentences
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"Humanitarianism in its nature is thankless, it's selfless," she said.
From BBC • Sep. 22, 2023
Humanitarianism is not something the American legal system is known for.
From The Guardian • Oct. 13, 2015
GPS Humanitarianism Technology makes it easier to bring aid to war-torn countries—but harder to connect to people.
From Slate • Sep. 28, 2011
—David Rieff is the author of "A Bed for the Night: Humanitarianism in Crisis" and is working on a book about the global food crisis.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2010
Religion understood in this limited way may well drift more and more toward Deism and Humanitarianism, and further and further from any supernatural implications.
From Our Lady Saint Mary by Barry, J. G. H.
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