Definition of humanitarian

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  • humanitarian is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 17
  • humanitarian is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 17
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Definition of humanitarian

  • marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare (adjective)

    Examples

    1. released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons

    Synonyms

    1. human-centered
    2. human-centred
    3. humanist
    4. humanistic
  • someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. do-gooder
    2. improver
  • an advocate of the principles of humanism; someone concerned with the interests and welfare of humans (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. humanist
  • of or relating to or characteristic of humanitarianism ()

    Examples

    1. humanitarian aid

See definition of humanitarian in Merriam Webster