humanitarian
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This is not just an agricultural crisis but a humanitarian one.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
Greer also observed that humanitarian groups were affected by restrictions on satellite images.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
"We call for the protection of civilians and humanitarian workers," he added.
From BBC • 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
After he had been diagnosed with cancer, a newspaper campaign calling for his release on humanitarian grounds had influenced the government.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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Power Suffix: -arian
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