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humanitarian

/hjuˌmæ.nəˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/noun, adjective6 syllables

Humanitarian means: marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare.

Synonyms for humanitarian18

noun, as in someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms

do-gooder, improver

noun, as in an advocate of the principles of humanism; someone concerned with the interests and welfare of humans

humanist

adjective, as in marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare

human-centered, human-centred, humanist, humanistic, humane

also used for humanitarian

Good Samaritan, altruist, angel, benefactor, gentleman, mensch, noble, nobleman, paragon, philanthropist, saint

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What does humanitarian mean?4

adjective

1

marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare“released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons”

2

of or relating to or characteristic of humanitarianism“humanitarian aid”

noun

1

someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms

2

an advocate of the principles of humanism; someone concerned with the interests and welfare of humans

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with humanitarian?14

four syllables

bulgarianhungarianlibrarianovarianbarbariansectarianagrarian

five syllables

vegetarianlibertarianveterinarian

6 syllables

authoritariantotalitarianegalitarianutilitarian
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Humanitarian in a sentence

  • Einstein was not only a scientist, but also a social activist and a humanitarian.Hybrid
  • If this city collapses, the current humanitarian crisis can turn into a complete catastrophe.ajje
  • Diplomacy, peacekeeping, and humanitarian aid are critical responses to a genocidal war.Amastan
  • Afghanistan faces numerous challenges, including political instability, security issues, and humanitarian crises.always
  • Humanitarian personnel were evacuated as the fighting worsened.verdulo
  • Packages of humanitarian aid are arriving from all over.AlanF_US
  • Humanitarian organizations fear the ongoing impasse and the hostile rhetoric could heighten local xenophobia.Cangarejo
  • Humanitarian agencies must provide relief to genocidal war victims.Amastan

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Forms of humanitarian

as a noun

plural
humanitarians