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humanitarianism Definition

hu·mani·tari·an·ism (--iz′əm)

noun

  1. the beliefs or actions of a humanitarian (sense )
  2. Ethics
    1. the doctrine that humanity's chief or only obligations are to its temporal welfare
    2. the doctrine that a human being is capable of perfection without divine aid

humanitarianism Usage Examples

Preposition: with

abyss: It is the combination of modern humanitarianism with the horrible modern abyss between the souls of the rich and poor.

Adjective modifier

  • modern: This magnanimity is not a product of modern humanitarianism; it is not a product of anything to do with peace.
  • international: On the other, we have also seen the rise of the theory and practice of international humanitarianism.