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humanitarianism
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hu·man·i·tar·i·an·ism  (hy-mn-târ--nzm)
n.
1. Concern for human welfare, especially as manifested through philanthropy.
2. The belief that the sole moral obligation of humankind is the improvement of human welfare.
3. Theology The doctrine holding that Jesus was human only and not divine.

humanitarianism [hjuːˌmænɪˈtɛərɪəˌnɪzəm]
n
1. (Philosophy) humanitarian principles
2. (Philosophy) 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. (Christian Religious Writings / Theology) Theol the belief that Jesus Christ was only a mortal man
humanitarianist  n

humanitarianism
1. Ethics. the doctrine that man’s obligations are concerned wholly with the welfare of the human race.
2. Theology. the doctrine that man may achieve perfection without divine assistanee. — humanitarian, n., adj.
See also: Philosophy
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.humanitarianism - the doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare
doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy, school of thought - a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

humanitarianism
noun charity, philanthropy, benevolence, goodwill, generosity, humanism, beneficence notions of humanitarianism and equality
Translations
humanitarianism [hjuːˌmænɪˈtɛərɪənɪzəm] Nhumanitarismo m
humanitarianism [hjuːˌmænɪˈtɛəriənɪzəm] nhumanitarisme m
humanitarianism
nHumanitarismus m; (of individual)humanitäre Gesinnung


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