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View synonyms for humanitarianism

humanitarianism

[ hyoo-man-i-tair-ee-uh-niz-uhmor, often, yoo- ]

noun

  1. humanitarian principles or practices.
  2. Ethics.
    1. the doctrine that humanity's obligations are concerned wholly with the welfare of the human race.
    2. the doctrine that humankind may become perfect without divine aid.
  3. Theology. the doctrine that Jesus Christ possessed a human nature only.

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Other Words From

  • hu·mani·tari·an·ist noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of humanitarianism1

First recorded in 1825–35; humanitarian + -ism

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