Humanitarian

Quick meaning: Humanitarian is an adjective meaning Relating to people's welfare.

Meaning

Relating to people's welfare.

More Meanings

1. (Christianity, rare) Of or pertaining to the belief that Jesus Christ is fully human and not divine.
2. (philosophy, historical) Synonym of humanist (“relating to humanism”).
3. A person concerned with people's welfare; a do-gooder or philanthropist.
4. (Christianity, rare) One who believes that Jesus Christ is fully human and not divine.
5. (philosophy, historical) Synonym of humanist (“a person who believes in the philosophy of humanism”).

Example Sentences

But though personified, the function of Wisdom is mainly humanitarian: her delights are with the sons of men (Prov[erbs] viii. 31, 32).

There are three divisions into which the purposes of the hospital may be classed: Humanitarian, educational and scientific. The humanitarian relates to the care of the sick.

Musk said he checked with Trump “a few times” and Trump confirmed he wants to shut down the agency, which dispenses billions in humanitarian aid and development funding annually.

So far as the followers of Jesus have woven the humanitarian teachings of their master into the living fibre of their own daily lives, the Christian religion has been a blessing and a civilizer.

Word Forms

• humanitarians

Synonyms for humanitarian

Depending on context, synonyms include altruist, angel, benefactor, do-gooder, gentleman, mensch.

Antonyms for humanitarian

Common opposites include jerk, schmuck, villain.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include do-gooder, humane, humanistic, humanist, improver, charitable.

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