Humanitarian Definition
 hyo͝o-mănĭ-târē-ən 
  humanitarians
  
    noun
  
 
    humanitarians
  
A person devoted to promoting the welfare of humanity, esp. through the elimination of pain and suffering; philanthropist.
 Webster's New World 
An adherent of humanitarianism.
Webster's New World 
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    adjective
  
 Helping humanity.
 Webster's New World 
Showing concern for the welfare of humanity, especially in acting to improve the living conditions of impoverished people.
 American Heritage 
Being a situation in which many human lives are in danger of harm or death.
 The drought caused a humanitarian crisis.
 American Heritage 
Of humanitarianism.
 Webster's New World 
Synonyms: 
  
- human-centered
- humanistic
- humanist
- human-centred
- merciful
- humane
- human
- compassionate
- charitable
Other Word Forms of Humanitarian
Noun
Singular:
 humanitarianPlural:
 humanitariansOrigin of Humanitarian
-  Coined around 1820, from humanity + -arian. From Wiktionary 
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