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humanitarianism

UK/hjuː,mænɪ'teərɪənɪzəm/US/hju:mæni'teәriәniz(ә)m/
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Definitions

n.

The belief that promoting human welfare is a moral duty.

人道主义;博爱主义。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
humanitarian-earth, ground, low; (extended) human; moist
+
-ismone who, relating to
=humanitarianism

humanitarian + -ism = the doctrine that human welfare is a moral duty. See humanitarian.

Root hum still carries 46 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Her work was driven by a deep humanitarianism.

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