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humanitarian

[ US /ˌhjuˌmænəˈtɛɹiən, ˌjuˌmænəˈtɛɹiən/ ]
[ UK /hjˌuːmɐnɪtˈe‍əɹi‍ən/ ]
ADJECTIVE
  1. marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare
    released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons
    respect and humanistic regard for all members of our species
    a humane physician
  2. of or relating to or characteristic of humanitarianism
    humanitarian aid
NOUN
  1. someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms
  2. an advocate of the principles of humanism; someone concerned with the interests and welfare of humans

How To Use humanitarian In A Sentence

  • They urged both to respect international humanitarian law and allow them free passage. Times, Sunday Times
  • These are billions that should have been used for humanitarian aid.
  • Pressure has been mounting for greater Western involvement to end violence and a humanitarian crisis in Darfur.
  • It has pushed, as they did, multilateralism and humanitarianism, though with less budgetary resources. Globe and Mail
  • The resolution refers specifically to detention centres and humanitarian aid.
  • What do these so called humanitarian do-gooders expect?
  • The movement of part of the Russian humanitarian convoy provided a further glimmer of encouragement last night. Times, Sunday Times
  • ‘We want to end all humanitarian programs all over the world because we want, as humanitarians, to see development and ourselves out of work,’ he said.
  • Buchanan has said he would gradually eliminate all foreign economic aid and give only limited assistance in instances of humanitarian disasters.
  • He has signed an agreement that allows the United Nations to set up and administer humanitarian centres all over his country.
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