humanitarianism

noun

hu·​man·​i·​tar·​i·​an·​ism -ēəˌnizəm 

plural -s

: concern for human welfare especially as expressed through philanthropic activities and interest in social reforms : the practice or display of humanitarian principles

extended their humanitarianism to include the Indian tribes

—H. M. Hyman

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