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English adjective: humanitarian

1. humanitarian marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare


SamplesA humane physician.
Released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons.
Respect and humanistic regard for all members of our species.


Synonymshuman-centered, human-centred, humanist, humanistic


Similarhumane


Antonymsinhumane

2. humanitarian of or relating to or characteristic of humanitarianism


SamplesHumanitarian aid.


English noun: humanitarian

1. humanitarian (person) someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms


Synonymsdo-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


Synonymshumanist


Broader (hypernym)advocate, advocator, exponent, proponent









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