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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However, the need to divide the contributions of Diana's two sons to a charity cause that honors her legacy as a humanitarian has also served to underscore how deep their rift has become.
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Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Throughout Jolie's career, she's proven herself quite versatile by acting on screen across many genres, directing several films of her own, producing Broadway's Tony-winning The Outsiders, working as a humanitarian and raising six children.
—Jack Irvin, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
For one remarkable week in June 2016, Louisville was the focus of ceremonies honoring the three-time heavyweight boxing champion and humanitarian known as The Greatest.
—Bruce Schreiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
The two-bedroom, one-bathroom house in Louisville was converted into a museum that offered a glimpse into the formative years of the boxing champion and humanitarian known worldwide as The Greatest.
—Bruce Schreiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2024
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Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Throughout Jolie's career, she's proven herself quite versatile by acting on screen across many genres, directing several films of her own, producing Broadway's Tony-winning The Outsiders, working as a humanitarian and raising six children.
—Jack Irvin, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
For one remarkable week in June 2016, Louisville was the focus of ceremonies honoring the three-time heavyweight boxing champion and humanitarian known as The Greatest.
—Bruce Schreiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
The two-bedroom, one-bathroom house in Louisville was converted into a museum that offered a glimpse into the formative years of the boxing champion and humanitarian known worldwide as The Greatest.
—Bruce Schreiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2024
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“Humanitarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humanitarian. Accessed 31 Dec. 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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