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Definition & Meaning of "humanitarian"in English

humanitarian
01

showing concern for the well-being of people and acting to improve human welfare 

Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most humanitarian
Comparative
more humanitarian
gradable
Examples
She is known for her humanitarian work in disaster zones. 
02

relating to or characteristic of the principles of humanitarianism 

Examples
The treaty established humanitarian standards for wartime conduct. 
Humanitarian
01

a person actively engaged in promoting human welfare and supporting social reforms 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
humanitarians
Examples
She is a dedicated humanitarian who works in refugee relief. 
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