humanitarian

The word “humanitarian” means concerned with improving people's welfare and reducing suffering. In plain terms, relating to helping people in need, or a person who does that kind of work.

“Humanitarian” is pronounced hyuu-ma-nih-TAIR-rih-uhn (/hjuˌmæ.nəˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/ in IPA).

Here is “humanitarian” used in a sentence: “The country sent humanitarian aid after the earthquake.”

Words with a similar meaning to “humanitarian” include Good Samaritan, altruist, angel, benefactor, do-gooder and gentleman.

The opposite of “humanitarian” — its antonyms — are jerk, schmuck and villain.

Depending on how it is used, “humanitarian” can be an adjective and a noun.

“Humanitarian” is a fairly common word in modern English.

“Humanitarian” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: concerned with improving people's welfare and reducing suffering.

A humanitarian is anyone devoted to improving people's welfare and reducing suffering, often through direct aid or activism, while a philanthropist specifically gives money or resources to good causes. A humanitarian's work is not defined by donating wealth, whereas a philanthropist's is.

Humanitarian describes concern with improving people's welfare and reducing suffering, often on an organized scale, while humane describes showing kindness and compassion in the treatment of people or animals. Humane is about merciful behavior, whereas humanitarian is about promoting human welfare.

A humanitarian crisis is an event or series of events that threatens the health, safety, or wellbeing of a large group of people, such as a famine, war, or natural disaster. Here 'humanitarian' refers to the concern with relieving human suffering.

Humanitarian frequently appears in phrases such as 'humanitarian aid,' 'humanitarian crisis,' 'humanitarian effort,' and 'on humanitarian grounds.' 'Humanitarian aid' refers to help such as food, water, and medical care given to people in need.