humanitarian
noun
hu·man·i·tar·i·an
hyü-ˌma-nə-ˈter-ē-ən 
yü-
: a person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist
recognized as a great humanitarian for her work to end world hunger
humanitarian
adjective
Examples of humanitarian in a Sentence
She has been recognized as a great humanitarian for her efforts to end world hunger.
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Angelina Jolie Jolie is one of Hollywood's biggest stars and a humanitarian.
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Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024
Professional humanitarians are prepared to sacrifice ourselves to preserve and protect the dignity of all, both Israelis and Palestinians.
—Raymond Offenheiser, The Conversation, 10 May 2024
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Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024
Professional humanitarians are prepared to sacrifice ourselves to preserve and protect the dignity of all, both Israelis and Palestinians.
—Raymond Offenheiser, The Conversation, 10 May 2024
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“Humanitarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humanitarian. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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humanitarian
noun
hu·man·i·tar·i·an
hyü-ˌman-ə-ˈter-ē-ən
yü-
: a person devoted to or working for the health and happiness of other people
humanitarian
adjective
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