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humanitarian
[ hyoo-man-i-tair-ee-uhnor, often, yoo- ]
adjective
- having concern for or helping to improve the welfare and happiness of people.
- of or relating to ethical or theological humanitarianism.
- pertaining to the saving of human lives or to the alleviation of suffering:
a humanitarian crisis.
noun
- a person actively engaged in promoting human welfare and social reforms, as a philanthropist.
- a person who professes ethical or theological humanitarianism.
humanitarian
/ ːˌæɪˈɛəɪə /
adjective
- having the interests of mankind at heart
- of or relating to ethical or theological humanitarianism
noun
- a philanthropist
- an adherent of humanitarianism
Other 51Թ Forms
- t··i·ٲi· adjective noun
- i··i·ٲi· adjective noun
- ܲh·i·ٲi· adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of humanitarian1
Example Sentences
"My parole was granted under the humanitarian programme, and my asylum case is still pending," Shukriah said.
The UN is also warning that supplies of food, medicine and fuel have run out because Israel blocked deliveries of humanitarian aid to Gaza since 2 March.
She was found guilty of treason for donating money to a US-based charity providing humanitarian support to Ukraine and was sentenced to 12 years in a penal colony.
The UN has also warned that supplies of food, medicine and fuel have dried up because Israel has prevented any deliveries of humanitarian aid for a month to put pressure on Hamas.
Israel has blocked the entry of supplies, including humanitarian aid, since 2 March, after the first stage of a ceasefire expired, demanding Hamas agree to extend that part of the truce.
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