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Humanitarian

see synonyms of humanitarian

Noun

1. do-gooder, humanitarian, improver

someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms

2. humanist, humanitarian

an advocate of the principles of humanism; someone concerned with the interests and welfare of humans

Adjective

3. human-centered, human-centred, humanist, humanistic, humanitarian

marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare

Example Sentences:
'a humane physician'
'released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons'
'respect and humanistic regard for all members of our species'

4. humanitarian

of or relating to or characteristic of humanitarianism

Example Sentences:
'humanitarian aid'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Humanitarian

see synonyms of humanitarian
adjective
1. 
having the interests of mankind at heart
2. 
of or relating to ethical or theological humanitarianism
noun
3. 
a philanthropist
4. 
an adherent of humanitarianism

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Humanitarian

see synonyms of humanitarian
noun
1. 
a person devoted to promoting the welfare of humanity, esp. through the elimination of pain and suffering; philanthropist
2. 
an adherent of humanitarianism (sense 2)
adjective
3. 
helping humanity
4. 
of humanitarianism

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Humanitarian

see synonyms of humanitarian
n.
One who is devoted to the promotion of human welfare and the advancement of social reforms.
adj.
1. Showing concern for the welfare of humanity, especially in acting to improve the living conditions of impoverished people.
2. Being a situation in which many human lives are in danger of harm or death: The drought caused a humanitarian crisis.

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