HUMANITARIAN

• (noun) an advocate of the principles of humanism; someone concerned with the interests and welfare of humans

  synonyms : humanist

• (noun) someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms

  synonyms : do-gooder , improver

• (adj.) of or relating to or characteristic of humanitarianism

  "humanitarian aid"

• (adj.) marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare

  "a humane physician", "released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons", "respect and humanistic regard for all members of our species"

  synonyms : human-centered , human-centred , humanist , humanistic

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