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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Armani’s sleek tailoring and unfussy silhouettes dovetailed with Diana’s new chapter as an independent woman and global humanitarian.
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Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Aquarians are humanitarians who spread their gospel by preaching to others.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
It was built in 1988 and named after a famed Black educator and humanitarian.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2025
But risking life or death should never be part of any humanitarian’s job description.
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Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Aquarians are humanitarians who spread their gospel by preaching to others.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
It was built in 1988 and named after a famed Black educator and humanitarian.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2025
But risking life or death should never be part of any humanitarian’s job description.
—Cindy McCain, Time, 19 Aug. 2025
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“Humanitarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humanitarian. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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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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