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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  1. humanism
  2. altruism
  3. philanthropy
  4. almsgiving
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
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  • Patel viewed it more as a high-stakes litmus test of his wealthy audience’s altruism.
    — Anna Tong, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Carol is alternately enchanted and frustrated by her husband’s innocence and altruism, which led him to his not particularly remunerative career as an interpreter.
    — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 July 2026
Definition of altruism
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  • So their logic behind splitting their philanthropy into three is to put decision-making about donations closer to the people doing the work.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The event raised funds while celebrating four decades of philanthropy.
    — Valentine Ulgu-Servant, Vanity Fair, 10 Aug. 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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“Humanitarianism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanitarianism. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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