 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" |
|
| 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" |
|
| Related terms: | humane | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] of or relating to or characteristic of humanitarianism | |
| Examples: | "humanitarian aid" |
|
| 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 |
|
