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hu·mani·tar·ian (hyo̵̅o̅ man′ə ter′ē ən, yo̵̅o̅-)
noun
- a person devoted to promoting the welfare of humanity, esp. through the elimination of pain and suffering; philanthropist
- an adherent of humanitarianism (sense )
adjective
- helping humanity
- of humanitarianism
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