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HUMANITARIANISM Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word humanitarianism. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word humanitarianism. (close relations)
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aid
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

• the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

• gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause

• the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

verb

• give help or assistance; be of service

• improve the condition of

altruism
nounn
noun

• the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others

benevolence
nounn
noun

• disposition to do good

• an inclination to do kind or charitable acts

• an act intending or showing kindness and good will

charity
nounn
noun

• a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

• a kindly and lenient attitude toward people

• an activity or gift that benefits the public at large

• pinnate-leaved European perennial having bright blue or white flowers

• an institution set up to provide help to the needy

compassion
nounn
noun

• a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering

• the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it

goodwill
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• (accounting) an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has acquired (over and above its tangible assets)

• the friendly hope that something will succeed

• a disposition to kindness and compassion

kindness
nounn
noun

• the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

• tendency to be kind and forgiving

• a kind act

philanthropy
nounn
noun

• voluntary promotion of human welfare

service
verb, nounv, n
noun

• work done by one person or group that benefits another

• Canadian writer (born in England) who wrote about life in the Yukon Territory (1874-1958)

• an act of help or assistance; something (such as a tool, software or system) used to render said help or assistance

• the act of public worship following prescribed rules

• a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation

• employment in or work for another

• a force that is a branch of the armed forces

• a means of serving

• tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table

• the act of mating by male animals

• (law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to him

• (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play

• the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone

• periodic maintenance on a car or machine

• the performance of duties by a waiter or servant

verb

• be used by; as of a utility

• make fit for use

• mate with

humanism
nounn
noun

• the doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare

• the doctrine emphasizing a person's capacity for self-realization through reason; rejects religion and the supernatural

• the cultural movement of the Renaissance; based on classical studies

Best Hypernyms For HUMANITARIANISM

Here is a list of related hypernyms for humanitarianism, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
altruism benevolence compassion doctrine empathy ism kindness philanthropy philosophy sympathy
Phrases (2)
philosophical systemschool of thought

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