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humanitarian

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Pronunciation: US /hjuːˌmænɪˈteriən/ · UK /hjuːˌmænɪˈteəriən/

humanitarian means: Intended to help people who are suffering or need food, shelter, or other support.

adjective

HELPING PEOPLEB2

Intended to help people who are suffering or need food, shelter, or other support.

  • The country needs humanitarian aid.
  • She joined a humanitarian organization.
  • The floods caused a serious humanitarian crisis.

Common phrases: humanitarian aid, humanitarian crisis, humanitarian work

noun

HELPFUL PERSONC1

Someone who works to help people and reduce their suffering.

  • She was a respected humanitarian.
  • The humanitarian helped families find shelter.
  • Several humanitarians spoke about the need for clean water.

Similar words: philanthropist

Common phrases: a humanitarian, dedicated humanitarian, respected humanitarian

Questions about humanitarian

What does humanitarian mean?

Intended to help people who are suffering or need food, shelter, or other support.

What is humanitarian in other languages?

Türkçe: insani · Español: humanitario · Français: humanitaire · Deutsch: humanitär · Italiano: umanitario · 日本語: 人道的な

How do you pronounce humanitarian?

In American English /hjuːˌmænɪˈteriən/; in British English /hjuːˌmænɪˈteəriən/.

How do you use humanitarian in a sentence?

The country needs humanitarian aid. She joined a humanitarian organization.

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