humanitarianism
gb/hjˈumənɪtˈɑɹiənˌɪzəm/ us/hjˈumənɪtˈɑɹiənˌɪzəm/
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English
humanitárius elkötelezettség, emberség, humanitárius segélyezés, humanitarianizmus
NOUN
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Usage pattern:
humanitarianism; a spirit of humanitarianism; humanitarianism toward [people]
Her work with refugees was driven by a deep sense of humanitarianism.
A menekültekkel végzett munkáját mély humanitárius elkötelezettség vezérelte.
The charity presents humanitarianism as a moral duty, not a political choice.
A jótékonysági szervezet a humanitárius elkötelezettséget erkölcsi kötelességként mutatja be, nem politikai választásként.
In times of war, humanitarianism calls for protecting civilians and helping the wounded.
Learner examples
Humanitarianism means helping people who are suffering.
A humanitárius elkötelezettség azt jelenti, hogy segítünk a szenvedő embereken.
His humanitarianism led him to volunteer after the earthquake.
Humanitárius elkötelezettsége arra késztette, hogy a földrengés után önkénteskedjen.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse humanitarianism with humanity. Humanity can mean all people or kindness; humanitarianism is the belief or practice of organized help for people in need.
Meaning
Concern for human welfare
Collocations
international humanitarianism
|modern humanitarianism
|a spirit of humanitarianism
|the principles of humanitarianism
|humanitarianism and human rights
|humanitarianism in action
|genuine humanitarianism
|global humanitarianism
Synonyms
compassion (Emphasizes sympathetic feeling more than organized action or principle.)
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altruism (Emphasizes selfless concern for others, not necessarily crisis relief.)
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benevolence (More formal or general; means kind intention or goodwill.)
Antonyms
indifference (Lack of concern for the suffering or welfare of others.)
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cruelty (Active willingness to cause or ignore suffering.)
Themes
ethics
|society
|aid
|crisis
|human_rights
Definition
Humanitarianism is the idea or practice of helping people who are suffering.
The belief in, or practice of, helping people and reducing suffering, especially when people are affected by war, disaster, poverty, or crisis.
NOUN
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FORMAL
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Usage pattern:
modern humanitarianism; international humanitarianism; the history of humanitarianism
Modern humanitarianism includes large international organizations as well as local relief groups.
A mai humanitárius segélyezésbe a nagy nemzetközi szervezetek mellett a helyi segélycsoportok is beletartoznak.
The course examines the history of humanitarianism from nineteenth-century charities to today’s emergency-response networks.
A kurzus a humanitárius segélyezés történetét vizsgálja a 19. századi jótékonysági szervezetektől a mai vészhelyzeti segítségnyújtó hálózatokig.
Critics argue that humanitarianism can become too closely tied to political interests.
Learner examples
International humanitarianism helps people after wars and disasters.
A nemzetközi humanitárius segélyezés háborúk és katasztrófák után segít az embereken.
She studies humanitarianism at university.
Az egyetemen humanitárius segélyezést tanul.
Common mistake:
This use often refers to a whole field or movement, not just one kind person’s kindness.
Meaning
Humanitarian aid movement
Collocations
modern humanitarianism
|international humanitarianism
|the history of humanitarianism
|the rise of humanitarianism
|humanitarianism and politics
|humanitarianism and development
|the limits of humanitarianism
|professional humanitarianism
Synonyms
humanitarian aid (Refers more directly to the help itself, such as food, shelter, and medical care.)
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relief work (Focuses on practical emergency assistance rather than the broader movement or principles.)
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aid work (More informal and practical; may include development work as well as emergency relief.)
Antonyms
militarism (Prioritizes military power and conflict rather than relief and protection.)
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isolationism (In this context, suggests avoiding involvement in crises beyond one’s own country.)
Themes
aid
|international_relations
|nonprofits
|crisis
|war
Definition
Humanitarianism can also mean the organized work of groups that give emergency help to people in crises.
The organized movement, field, or system of ideas and institutions concerned with providing humanitarian aid and protection in crises.
Grammar
Dictionary form
humanitarianism
IPA
GB/hjˈumənɪtˈɑɹiənˌɪzəm/
US/hjˈumənɪtˈɑɹiənˌɪzəm/
Syllables & stress
hu - man - it - ari - an - ism (6 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (hu)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: humanitarianism
- Plural: humanitarianism
Expressions
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