humanitarian
hjuːˌmænɪˈteəriən
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Definition of humanitarian - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
compassionateconcerned with people's welfare and reducing suffering
  • The organization provides humanitarian aid to refugees.
altruistic philanthropic
2.
philosophyTECH.relating to humanism or humanistic valuesTECH.
  • His humanitarian approach emphasized education and reason.
altruistic benevolent compassionate

Noun

welfare advocateperson concerned with people's welfare and social reforms
  • The humanitarian worked tirelessly to improve living conditions.
altruist philanthropist
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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.

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

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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  1. French:humanitaire, philanthrope, ...
  2. German:humanitär, Menschenfreund, ...
  3. Italian:umanitario, filantropo, ...
  4. Spanish:humanitario, filántropo, ...
  5. Portuguese:humanitário, humanista, ...
  6. Chinese:人道主义的, 人道主义者, ...
  7. Japanese:人道的な, 人道主義者, ...
  8. Arabic:إِنْسَانِيّ, إِنْسَانِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:הוּמָנִיטָרִי, פִּילַנְתְּרוֹפּ, ...
  10. Russian:гуманитарный, гуманитарий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гуманітарний, гуманітарій, ...
  12. Hindi:मानवीय, समाजसेवी, ...

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