humanitarianism Definition
hu·mani·tari·an·ism (--iz′əm)
noun
- the beliefs or actions of a humanitarian (sense )
- Ethics
- the doctrine that humanity's chief or only obligations are to its temporal welfare
- 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.
Browse dictionary entries near humanitarianism
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- ‹ human nature
- ‹ human immunodeficiency virus
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