🌍humanitarian

noun, adjective
/hjuːˌmænɪˈtɛəriən/

Meaning

A person who seeks to promote human welfare, or something relating to human welfare and compassion.

Example Sentences

The organization provides humanitarian aid to disaster victims.

Example Expressions

humanitarian crisis

Synonyms

philanthropic, benevolent, charitable, altruistic, compassionate

Antonyms

selfish, cruel, inhumane

Collocations

humanitarian aid, humanitarian mission, humanitarian crisis, humanitarian assistance

More Example Sentences

Imposing political conditions on humanitarian aid is morally unacceptable.

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