Definitions of Humanitarianism [ˌmæn ɪˈtɛər i əˌnɪz əm; often yu-]

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Definition of 'Humanitarianism'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) humanitarianism
humanitarian principles or practices.

2. humanitarianism
the ethical doctrine that humanity's obligations are concerned wholly with the welfare of the human race.

3. humanitarianism
the doctrine that humankind may become perfect without divine aid.

Etymology: (1825–35)

Definition of 'Humanitarianism'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) humanitarianism, humanism
the doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare

Definition of 'Humanitarianism'

Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) Humanitarianism
the distinctive tenet of the humanitarians in denying the divinity of Christ; also, the whole system of doctrine based upon this view of Christ

2. (noun) Humanitarianism
the doctrine that man's obligations are limited to, and dependent alone upon, man and the human relations

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