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humanitarian
adjective
noun
marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare
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hjʊˌmæ.nɪˈtɛː.ɹɪ.ən
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adjective
marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare
“released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons”
adjective
of or relating to or characteristic of humanitarianism
“humanitarian aid”
noun
an advocate of the principles of humanism; someone concerned with the interests and welfare of humans
noun
someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms
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released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons
respect and humanistic regard for all members of our species
humanitarian aid
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