Definition of Humanitarianism in English :

Define Humanitarianism in English

Humanitarianism meaning in English

Meaning of Humanitarianism in English

Pronunciation of Humanitarianism in English

Humanitarianism pronunciation in English

Pronounce Humanitarianism in English

Humanitarianism

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Noun

1. humanism, humanitarianism

the doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Humanitarianism

see synonyms of humanitarianism
noun
1. 
humanitarian principles
2. ethics
a. 
the doctrine that duty of human beings is to strive to promote the welfare of their fellow people
b. 
the doctrine that people can achieve perfection through their own resources
3. theology
the belief that Jesus Christ was only a mortal man

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Humanitarianism

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

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Humanitarianism

see synonyms of humanitarianism
n.
One who is devoted to the promotion of human welfare and the advancement of social reforms.
adj.
1. Showing concern for the welfare of humanity, especially in acting to improve the living conditions of impoverished people.
2. Being a situation in which many human lives are in danger of harm or death: The drought caused a humanitarian crisis.

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