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humanitarian definition

hu·mani·tar·ian (hyo̵̅o̅ man′ə ter′ē ən, yo̵̅o̅-)

noun

  1. a person devoted to promoting the welfare of humanity, esp. through the elimination of pain and suffering; philanthropist
  2. an adherent of humanitarianism (sense )

adjective

  1. helping humanity
  2. of humanitarianism

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