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Definition of Humanitarian
1. Adjective. Marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare. "Respect and humanistic regard for all members of our species"
Exact synonyms: Human-centered, Human-centred, Humanist, Humanistic
Similar to: Humane
Derivative terms: Humanism
Similar to: Humane
Derivative terms: Humanism
2. Noun. Someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms.
Exact synonyms: Do-gooder, Improver
Generic synonyms: Benefactor, Helper
Derivative terms: Do Good, Improve
Generic synonyms: Benefactor, Helper
Derivative terms: Do Good, Improve
3. Adjective. Of or relating to or characteristic of humanitarianism. "Humanitarian aid"
4. Noun. An advocate of the principles of humanism; someone concerned with the interests and welfare of humans.
Exact synonyms: Humanist
Generic synonyms: Advocate, Advocator, Exponent, Proponent
Derivative terms: Humanism, Humanism, Humanitarianism
Generic synonyms: Advocate, Advocator, Exponent, Proponent
Derivative terms: Humanism, Humanism, Humanitarianism
Definition of Humanitarian
1. a. Pertaining to humanitarians, or to humanitarianism; as, a humanitarian view of Christ's nature.
2. n. One who denies the divinity of Christ, and believes him to have been merely human.
Definition of Humanitarian
1. Adjective. Concerned with people's welfare, and the alleviation of suffering; humane or compassionate. ¹
2. Noun. A person with such concerns; a philanthropist or do-gooder. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Humanitarian
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