as in philanthropic
having or showing a concern for the welfare of others
humanitarian efforts to aid the earthquake victims
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Recent Examples of humanitarian
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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Adjective
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.
—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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanitarian
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The Morning Pointe Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Morning Pointe Senior Living founded by senior health care entrepreneurs Greg A. Vital and Franklin Farrow.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Art Environments The Kohler Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Kohler Co., a global manufacturing giant headquartered in Kohler, WI.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Originally a four-room schoolhouse for Black children learning their ABCs, the building was constructed in 1924 with blueprints and partial funding from a Jewish philanthropist.—
Hollace Ava Weiner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 July 2025
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Warren Buffett, who is well-known for his investment prowess, also has a reputation for being a philanthropist.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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There are strategies to optimize your RMDs, including taking your RMD as a qualified charitable distribution, which would reduce taxable income.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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“Humanitarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanitarian. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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