humanitarian

Noun
  1. Someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms (synset 110211232)
    is a type of: benefactor, helper - a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
    same as: do-gooder, improver
  2. An advocate of the principles of humanism;
    Someone concerned with the interests and welfare of humans (synset 110211007)
    is a type of: advocate, advocator, exponent, proponent - a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
    same as: humanist
Adjective
  1. Marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare (synset 301265356)
    "a humane physician"; "released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons"; "respect and humanistic regard for all members of our species"
    similar to: humane - marked or motivated by concern with the alleviation of suffering
    same as: human-centered, human-centred, humanist, humanistic
  2. Of or relating to or characteristic of humanitarianism (synset 303005210)
    "humanitarian aid"

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