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Noun: humanitarianism  hyoo,ma-ni'teh-ree-u,ni-zum
  1. The doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare
    "Her humanitarianism inspired her to work for international aid organizations";
    - humanism

Derived forms: humanitarianisms

Type of: doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy, school of thought

Encyclopedia: Humanitarianism