HUMANITARIAN Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

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as in philanthropic

having or showing a concern for the welfare of others humanitarian efforts to aid the earthquake victims

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noun

as in philanthropist

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To do so, the appointment of a coordinator for humanitarian relief in the Horn is needed, tasked with reaching deals with armed actors, international relief organizations, and local humanitarians and business interests to secure safe passage of food and basic goods. —

Johnnie Carson, Foreign Affairs, 19 July 2024 The actress, producer and humanitarian, 48, gathered her famous friends to celebrate the 2024 Block Party for her nonprofit, the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project, on July 13 in Universal City, Calif. —

Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 14 July 2024 Angelina Jolie Jolie is one of Hollywood's biggest stars and a humanitarian. —

Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 18 June 2024 This exclusive event, scheduled for June 20th, will spotlight the iconic actress and humanitarian, Eva Longoria, who graces the cover of DuJour's milestone anniversary issue. —

Kansas City Star, 19 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for humanitarian

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