humanitarianism
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ɪˈtɛər noun
1.
humanitarian principles or practices.
2.
Ethics.
a.
b.
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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humanitarianism (hjuːˌmænɪˈtɛərɪəˌnɪzəm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | humanitarian principles |
| 2. | ethics |
| a. the doctrine that man's duty is to strive to promote the welfare of mankind | |
| b. the doctrine that man can achieve perfection through his own resources | |
| 3. | theol the belief that Jesus Christ was only a mortal man |
| humanitarianist | |
| —n | |
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Humanitarianism
has a plethora of syllables.
So is sesquipedalianism. Does it mean:
| the estimation of something as valueless (encountered mainly as an example of one of the longest words in the English language). |
| given to using long words. |
Example sentences
On one hand, basic humanitarianism demands that hunger elsewhere cannot be simply ignored.
Racism is not involved, nor are there issues that concern humanitarianism.
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