humanitarian meaning and definition

HUMANITARIAN noun

Definition of humanitarian (noun)

1. someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms
   • synonyms: do-gooder, improver
2. an advocate of the principles of humanism; someone concerned with the interests and welfare of humans
   • synonyms: humanist

HUMANITARIAN adjective

Definition of humanitarian (adjective)

1. marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare
   • "a humane physician"; "released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons"; "respect and humanistic regard for all members of our species"
   • synonyms: human-centered, human-centred, humanist, humanistic
2. of or relating to or characteristic of humanitarianism
   • "humanitarian aid"