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humanitarian

[hyoo-man-i-tair-ee-uhn, yoo-] / hyuˌmæn ɪˈtɛər i ən, yu- /
ADJECTIVE
giving, compassionate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
altruistic charitable humane philanthropic
STRONG
good
WEAK
beneficent benevolent eleemosynary generous idealistic kindly public-spirited
Antonyms
STRONGEST
inhumane uncharitable unkind unsympathetic
WEAK
egoistic egotistic inhumanitarian uncompassionate ungiving
NOUN
person who gives generously
Synonyms
STRONG
altruist benefactor do-gooder helper patron philanthropist
WEAK
Good Samaritan bleeding heart good scout
Antonyms
STRONG
opponent
WEAK
egoist stingy

Example Sentences

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"We call for the protection of civilians and humanitarian workers," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Lakanwal, who worked with the CIA, entered the U.S. on humanitarian parole and had a special immigrant visa application under way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Current and former partners say the firm is increasingly unrecognizable to them from its roots as a litigation powerhouse with a humanitarian streak.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

"I urgently call on parties to spare civilians and civilian objects in all military operations. It is their obligation under international humanitarian law."

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

For humanitarian reasons, they should be left alone.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge