humanitarian

(bi-man-i-ta’ri-an),a.andn. [ humanity + -arian.] I, a. 1. In theol., affirming the humanity or human nature of Christ, 256 humanitarian but denying his divinity —2. Having regard to the interests of humanity, or all mankind; broadly philanthropic. Humanitarian, wider of scope than philanthropic, is a word pregnant with significance. F. Hall, Mod. Eng., p. 316. II, n. 1. In theol.: (a) One who a erts the mere humanity of Jesus Christ, and denies his divinity; a Unitarian. Some humanitarians hold that Christ was the subject of a divine inspiration which rendered his human nature an extraordinary one. ((/) One who maintains the perfectibility of human nature without the aid of grace.—2. One who adopts the doctrine or theory that man’s sphere of duty is limited to a benevolent interest in and practical promotion of the welfare of the human race, apart from all considerations of religion.— 3. A philanthropist. humanitarianism (hu-man-i-ta’ri-an-izm), 2. [