English adjective: humanitarian | |||
1. | humanitarian marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare | ||
Samples | A humane physician. Released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons. Respect and humanistic regard for all members of our species. | ||
Synonyms | human-centered, human-centred, humanist, humanistic | ||
Similar | humane | ||
Antonyms | inhumane | ||
2. | humanitarian of or relating to or characteristic of humanitarianism | ||
Samples | Humanitarian aid. | ||
English noun: humanitarian | |||
1. | humanitarian (person) someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms | ||
Synonyms | do-gooder, improver | ||
Broader (hypernym) | benefactor, helper | ||
2. | humanitarian (person) an advocate of the principles of humanism; someone concerned with the interests and welfare of humans | ||
Synonyms | humanist | ||
Broader (hypernym) | advocate, advocator, exponent, proponent | ||