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US
/ˌhjuˌmænəˈtɛɹiən, ˌjuˌmænəˈtɛɹiən/
]
[ UK /hjˌuːmɐnɪtˈeəɹiən/ ]
[ UK /hjˌuːmɐnɪtˈeəɹiən/ ]
ADJECTIVE
-
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 -
of or relating to or characteristic of humanitarianism
humanitarian aid
NOUN
- someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms
- 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.
