Humanitarian - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |hjuːˌmænɪˈterɪən|  American pronunciation of the word humanitarian
Brit.  |hjʊˌmænɪˈteərɪən|  British pronunciation of the word humanitarian

noun

- someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms (syn: do-gooder, improver)
- an advocate of the principles of humanism; someone concerned with the interests and welfare of humans (syn: humanist)

adjective

- marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare (syn: humanist, humanistic)
released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons

Extra examples

She has been recognized as a great humanitarian for her efforts to end world hunger.

Humanitarian aid is being sent to the refugees.

He was released from prison on humanitarian grounds.

...I have a deep regard for humanitarian aid workers who risk everything to help the poor....

Experts fear a humanitarian catastrophe if food isn't delivered to the refugees soon.

Opponents claim that the humanitarian goals of the project are just a fig leaf, and that its real purpose is to make money.

Sudan requires food immediately to avert a humanitarian catastrophe.

The humanitarian aid groups want to see foreign aid depoliticized.

Word forms

noun
singular: humanitarian
plural: humanitarians
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