humanitarian
noun
hu·man·i·tar·i·an
hyü-ˌma-nə-ˈter-ē-ən 
yü-
: a person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist
recognized as a great humanitarian for her work to end world hunger
humanitarian
adjective
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She has been recognized as a great humanitarian for her efforts to end world hunger.
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Having worked as a school headmaster, choreographer and music producer, his most proud role in life is as a humanitarian for the Ghetto Kids Foundation, helping street children reclaim their future through education and dance.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 June 2025
Four hundred humanitarians in total have been killed.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 2 May 2025
These rules of International Humanitarian Law could not be clearer – civilians must be protected; humanitarians must be protected.
—Kareem El Damanhoury, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
Former President Jimmy Carter left a legacy as a leader and humanitarian.
—Marina Pitofsky, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 June 2025
Four hundred humanitarians in total have been killed.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 2 May 2025
These rules of International Humanitarian Law could not be clearer – civilians must be protected; humanitarians must be protected.
—Kareem El Damanhoury, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
Former President Jimmy Carter left a legacy as a leader and humanitarian.
—Marina Pitofsky, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Humanitarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humanitarian. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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humanitarian
noun
hu·man·i·tar·i·an
hyü-ˌman-ə-ˈter-ē-ən
yü-
: a person devoted to or working for the health and happiness of other people
humanitarian
adjective
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