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humanitarian
/hjuːˌmæn.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/
[/hjuːˌmæn.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/]
concerned with human welfare
Advancedadjective
Definition
Concerned with reducing human suffering and improving people's welfare. It often describes aid given to people in crisis.
Example
Humanitarian workers delivered food and medicine to families trapped by the devastating flood.
Humanitarian workers delivered food and medicine to families trapped by the devastating flood.
Etymology
From 'humanity', from Latin 'humanitas' (human nature, kindness), plus '-arian'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in aid work, politics, and news of crises.