HUMANITARIANISM Synonyms: 21 Similar Words

humanitarianism

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Recent Examples of humanitarianism What started in 1492 definitely wasn’t American humanitarianism at its best. — James Coffin, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 The Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards began in 2013 in an effort to honor the legendary boxer’s lifelong humanitarianism and to celebrate a new generation of social changemakers. — Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Aug. 2026 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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Central to this humanism is a belief in the moral responsibility of self-cultivation.

— Dónal Gill, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026
Look Back, which premiered in competition at the Venice Film Festival on Monday, appears a far surer bet for admirers of the director’s signature gentle humanism.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of humanism

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What’s been acutely hard in the past few years is space scarcity, federal funding cuts, an atmosphere of censorship, and dwindling philanthropy.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
This adaptability helps organizations pivot between crowdfunding and philanthropy, approaching prospects whose values truly align with the mission.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 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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