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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 | ||
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