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[ hyoo-man-i-tair-ee-uh-niz-uhm or, often, yoo- ] / hyuˌmæn ɪˈtɛər i əˌnɪz əm or, often, yu- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR humanitarianism ON THESAURUS.COM
nounhumanitarian principles or practices. Ethics. - the doctrine that humanity's obligations are concerned wholly with the welfare of the human race.
- the doctrine that humankind may become perfect without divine aid.
Theology. the doctrine that Jesus Christ possessed a human nature only. Origin of humanitarianismFirst recorded in 1825–35; humanitarian + -ism OTHER WORDS FROM humanitarianismhu·man·i·tar·i·an·ist, nounWords nearby humanitarianismhuman-interest story, humanism, humanist, humanistic psychology, humanitarian, humanitarianism, humanities, humanity, humanize, humankind, human leukocyte antigen Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for humanitarianismLike imperialism, the foundation of humanitarianism is that the West knows best. Confronting George Clooney’s Critics on South Sudan|John Avlon|October 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST From Cornwall to Cape Wrath this county is one horrible, solid block of humanitarianism. The Ball and The Cross|G.K. Chesterton After sitting for hours at my desk working on my History of Humanitarianism, I throw myself wearily on the sofa and smoke. The Jessica Letters: An Editor's Romance|Paul Elmer More The third mutilated view of the Christian life is humanitarianism—which makes it a series or bundle of philanthropic actions. Expositor's Bible: The Epistles of St. John|William Alexander
In fine, we have arrived at humanitarianism; humanity has become God. The Unpopular Review Vol. I|Various Their highest moral boast is humanitarianism; their highest mental boast is enlightenment. What I Saw in America|G. K. Chesterton
British Dictionary definitions for humanitarianism/ (hjuːˌmænɪˈtɛərɪəˌnɪzəm) /
nounhumanitarian principles ethics - the doctrine that man's duty is to strive to promote the welfare of mankind
- the doctrine that man can achieve perfection through his own resources
theol the belief that Jesus Christ was only a mortal man Derived forms of humanitarianismhumanitarianist, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to humanitarianismbenevolence, kindness, selflessness, benignity, kindliness, altruism, goodwill, charitableness, kindheartedness, beneficence, generosity, philanthropy, goodness, charity, graciousness, generousness, compassion, magnanimity |