humanitarianism meaning

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

Definition of humanitarianism

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

    Synonyms: humanism

    Type of: doctrine

    Related forms: humanitarian

Word lists: words starting with HU · words ending in SM · 15-letter words

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