humanitarian | ||
1. | [ adjective ] marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare | |
Synonyms: | humanist humanistic human-centered | |
Examples: | "a humane physician" "released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons" "respect and humanistic regard for all members of our species" |
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Related terms: | humane | |
2. | [ adjective ] marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare | |
Synonyms: | human-centred humanist humanistic human-centered | |
Examples: | "a humane physician" "released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons" "respect and humanistic regard for all members of our species" |
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Related terms: | humane | |
3. | [ adjective ] of or relating to or characteristic of humanitarianism | |
Examples: | "humanitarian aid" |
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Related terms: | humanitarianism | |
4. | [ noun ] someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms | |
Synonyms: | improver do-gooder | |
Related terms: | benefactor better | |
Similar spelling: |
humanitarianism humanities |