HUMANITARIANISM Synonyms: 21 Similar Words

humanitarianism

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Recent Examples of humanitarianism 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 Afrikaner organizations and refugee advocates alike question the notion of an emergency, warning that selective humanitarianism for a relatively privileged minority could further politicize and weaken global refugee protections. — Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026 People will become less impressed by polished, glamorous personas and more attuned to humanitarianism and authenticity with integrity. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026 Her openness to new experiences, understanding people, and commitment to humanitarianism, as well as her chill demeanor, make Dawn an Aquarius. — Lisa Stardust, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025

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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

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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

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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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