Definition Synonyms
Definition of humanitarian - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
compassionateconcerned with people's welfare and reducing suffering
- The organization provides humanitarian aid to refugees.
2.
philosophyTECH. relating to humanism or humanistic valuesTECH.
- His humanitarian approach emphasized education and reason.
Noun
welfare advocateperson concerned with people's welfare and social reforms
- The humanitarian worked tirelessly to improve living conditions.
Expressions with humanitarian
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help given to people suffering from crisis or disaster to save lives
The agency sent humanitarian assistance after the earthquake destroyed several villages.
emergency help given to people suffering from war or disaster
International agencies sent humanitarian relief after the devastating earthquake.
for reasons of kindness or to help people in need
The prisoner was released on humanitarian grounds.
crisis situation where many people suffer extreme harm or deprivation
The conflict quickly turned into a humanitarian disaster for civilians.
person who gives organized help to people suffering from crises or disasters
The humanitarian worker coordinated food deliveries after the earthquake.
protected passageway for civilians and relief supplies during emergencies
Families used the humanitarian corridor to leave the besieged city safely.
event threatening health, safety, or well-being of people
The earthquake led to a humanitarian crisis in the region.
military action to protect human rights in another country
The UN authorized humanitarian intervention in the conflict zone.
body of rules that protects people and limits cruelty during armed conflict
Students studied humanitarian law to understand protections for civilians in war.
set of rules regulating conduct in war to protect people
International humanitarian law protects civilians during armed conflict.
Origin of humanitarian
Latin, humanitas (human nature)
Terms with humanitarian included in their meaning
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humanitarian
person helping others in need, often abroad
humanitarian
meant for urgent aid during disasters or sudden serious hardship
humanitarian
temporary settlement for displaced persons
humanitarian aid
organized help given to people suffering after disaster or hardship
military
organized military effort for peacekeeping or humanitarian aid
faith-based aid
humanitarian efforts aligned with religious values
humanitarian
organization providing aid during crises or disasters
humanitarian
goods sent to help people during disasters or other emergencies
humanitarian
organized location where people receive free or emergency food
immigration
permission for a foreigner to enter the U.S. on humanitarian grounds
agreement
abbreviated name for the international humanitarian law treaty
peace aid
deployment for peacekeeping or humanitarian aid
international law
series of treaties for humanitarian treatment in war
acr: Global Humanitarian Relief Fund
provides financial aid for global crises
acr: Humanitarian Service Medal
medal given for helping people in need
acr: international humanitarian law
rules for war to protect people and places
humanitarian
founder of The Carter Center focused on health and human rights
abr: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
UN agency that helps coordinate emergency aid
charity group
humanitarian organization providing emergency aid and disaster relief
humanitarian
organization that provides support, protection or services for people forced to flee
humanitarian
organized effort to give help and supplies after emergency events
acr: Sovereign Military Order of Malta
Catholic order focused on humanitarian aid
humanitarian aid
international organization helping people in crises
symbol
red medical aid emblem representing an international humanitarian organization
Examples of humanitarian in a sentence
Her humanitarian efforts have improved many lives. The humanitarian ideals were central to the movement. Her humanitarian beliefs shaped her policies. The humanitarian received an award for his efforts. As a humanitarian, she organized food drives.
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- French:humanitaire, philanthrope, ...
- German:humanitär, Menschenfreund, ...
- Italian:umanitario, filantropo, ...
- Spanish:humanitario, filántropo, ...
- Portuguese:humanitário, humanista, ...
- Chinese:人道主义的, 人道主义者, ...
- Japanese:人道的な, 人道主義者, ...
- Arabic:إِنْسَانِيّ, إِنْسَانِي, ...
- Hebrew:הוּמָנִיטָרִי, פִּילַנְתְּרוֹפּ, ...
- Russian:гуманитарный, гуманитарий, ...
- Ukrainian:гуманітарний, гуманітарій, ...
- Hindi:मानवीय, समाजसेवी, ...
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