do-goodism

noun

as in humanitarianism

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  1. humanitarianism
  2. altruism
  3. humanism
  4. do-gooding
  5. philanthropy
  6. almsgiving
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the very vocabulary of humanitarianism and antiracism has become so selectively applied or debased as to be meaningless.
    — Simon Sebag Montefiore, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
  • Ono has also made her mark as a peace activist, and her humanitarianism runs throughout her oeuvre.
    — Julie L. Belcove, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
Definition of humanitarianism
Noun
  • But perhaps this multibillion-dollar industry has become too reliant on doctors’ altruism, Swarup posits.
    — Tara Bannow, STAT, 13 July 2026
  • And private companies don’t give away equity out of altruism.
    — Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026
Definition of altruism
Noun
  • The London trio updates the naive humanism of 2000s indie-folk with modern dread and restless experimentation on its ambitious full-length debut.
    — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 7 July 2026
  • But Christian humanism as a phenomenon flourished most during the Renaissance.
    — Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Definition of humanism
Noun
  • Of course, there’s a little showing off, too, along with the do-gooding.
    — Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2025
Definition of do-gooding
Noun
  • The Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation bestows the Pioneer of the Year Award upon esteemed members in the motion picture industry in recognition of leadership, service to the community and commitment to philanthropy.
    — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026
  • Then there’s Melinda French Gates, who stepped away from the Gates Foundation to create her own philanthropy, Pivotal Ventures, which has pledged $2 billion to women and families since 2019.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 14 July 2026
Definition of philanthropy
Noun
  • Catholics are specifically asked to practice prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
    — Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Additionally, practitioners are to give alms, called almsgiving, a practice of donating goods or services to the poor as a way of being charitable.
    — Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 26 Feb. 2026
Definition of almsgiving
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