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Concern for people's welfare, especially as manifested through philanthropy; The belief that the sole moral obligation of people is the improvement of their welfare

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  • Independent humanitarianism is a daily struggle to assist and protect.
  • Your high-minded humanitarianism is only switched on when someone with an R after his name is in the White House.
  • And if humanitarianism is why we are there, you know, for the love of Iraquis, then I am certain you are ready to head to Darfur.
  • They are saturated with a false humanitarianism, which is especially damaging for boys.
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