HUMANITARIANISM Synonyms
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 |