Humanitarian

adjective
hju,mænɪ'tɜriən

Adjective

  • marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare

    “released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons”

    Similar:Human-centeredHuman-centredHumanistHumanistic

Noun

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

    Similar:Do-gooderImprover
    Type of:HelperBenefactor

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

    Similar:Humanist
    Type of:ExponentAdvocatorAdvocate

Other

  • of or relating to or characteristic of humanitarianism

    “humanitarian aid”

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Similar Words

  • Human-centered
  • Human-centred
  • Humanist
  • Humanistic
  • Do-gooder
  • Improver
  • Humane
  • Humanitarianism
  • Humanity
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