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humanitarian
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hu·man·i·tar·i·an  (hy-mn-târ-n)
n.
One who is devoted to the promotion of human welfare and the advancement of social reforms; a philanthropist.
adj.
Of, relating to, or characteristic of a humanitarian or humanitarianism. See Synonyms at humane.

humanitarian
Adjective
having the interests of mankind at heart
Noun
a person who has the interests of mankind at heart
humanitarianism n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.humanitarian - someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms
benefactor, helper - a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
2.humanitarian - an advocate of the principles of humanism; someone concerned with the interests and welfare of humans
advocate, advocator, exponent, proponent - a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
Adj.1.humanitarian - marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare; "a humane physician"; "released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons"; "respect and humanistic regard for all members of our species"
humane - marked or motivated by concern with the alleviation of suffering
2.humanitarian - of or relating to or characteristic of humanitarianism; "humanitarian aid"

humanitarian
Translations
humanitarian [hjuːmænɪˈtɛərɪən] adjhumanitario
humanitarian [hjuːmænɪˈtɛərɪən] adjhumanitaire
humanitarian [hjuːmænɪˈtɛərɪən] human adjhumanitär
humanitarian [hjuːmænɪˈtɛərɪən] adjumanitario/a


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