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humanitarianism (n.)

by 1794 as a Christian theological position that Jesus Christ possessed a human nature only, from humanitarian + -ism.As "the doctrine that philanthropy or ethical benevolence is the highest of human duties," it is attested by 1838.

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Definitions of humanitarianism from WordNet

humanitarianism (n.)
the doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare;
Synonyms: humanism
From wordnet.princeton.edu