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
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She has been recognized as a great humanitarian for her efforts to end world hunger.
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For example, Manny Mota was a good player and has spent years as a Dodgers coach and a humanitarian.
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
President Joe Biden declared Jan. 9 as a national day of mourning for Carter, who served one term as U.S. president from 1977 to 1981 before becoming a renowned world humanitarian.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
The global humanitarian died on Dec. 29, at age 100, and will be eulogized at a state funeral today in Washington.
—Maria Aspan, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
As the nation mourns the demise of this noble humanitarian and tributes pour in from all over the world, the differences between the qualities and attributes of the 39th President and the incoming 47th President are stark and undeniable.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2025
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
President Joe Biden declared Jan. 9 as a national day of mourning for Carter, who served one term as U.S. president from 1977 to 1981 before becoming a renowned world humanitarian.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
The global humanitarian died on Dec. 29, at age 100, and will be eulogized at a state funeral today in Washington.
—Maria Aspan, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
As the nation mourns the demise of this noble humanitarian and tributes pour in from all over the world, the differences between the qualities and attributes of the 39th President and the incoming 47th President are stark and undeniable.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Humanitarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humanitarian. Accessed 27 Jan. 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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