Humanitarian - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- an advocate of the principles of humanism; someone concerned with the interests and welfare of humans (syn: humanist)
adjective
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
singular: humanitarian
plural: humanitarians
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