humanitarian
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This is not just an agricultural crisis but a humanitarian one.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
It launched a rapid humanitarian assistance and relief mission named Operation Sagar Bandhu, translating from Hindi as "friend across the sea".
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
"Each and every attack must comply with international humanitarian law fundamental principles of distinction, proportionality and precautions to protect civilians," he said.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
"We call for the protection of civilians and humanitarian workers," he added.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
After the German surrender, he brought one more argument to the table: using the bomb on Japan would fatally compromise America’s moral and humanitarian standing, undermining any efforts to create a workable international control regime.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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Power Suffix: -arian
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