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humanitarian
[ hyoo-man-i-tair-ee-uhnor, often, yoo- ]
adjective
- having concern for or helping to improve the welfare and happiness of people.
- of or relating to ethical or theological humanitarianism.
- pertaining to the saving of human lives or to the alleviation of suffering:
a humanitarian crisis.
noun
- a person actively engaged in promoting human welfare and social reforms, as a philanthropist.
- a person who professes ethical or theological humanitarianism.
humanitarian
/ ːˌæɪˈɛəɪə /
adjective
- having the interests of mankind at heart
- of or relating to ethical or theological humanitarianism
noun
- a philanthropist
- an adherent of humanitarianism
Other Word Forms
- t··i·ٲi· adjective noun
- i··i·ٲi· adjective noun
- ܲh·i·ٲi· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of humanitarian1
Example Sentences
President Daniel Noboa said he had deployed all government ministers to the province to coordinate the installation of shelters, deliver humanitarian aid kits and "assist with everything our people need".
Earlier this year, he called the humanitarian situation in Gaza "shameful".
The UN World Food Programme says it has depleted all its food stocks in Gaza, where Israel has blocked deliveries of humanitarian aid for seven weeks.
Aid agencies say it is the world's worst humanitarian crisis.
He continued: “Without a doubt, he was a friend, and someone who played a role in showing the humanitarian side of Palestinians at a time when we have been dehumanized.”
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