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What is another word for Humanitarian? – 151 Humanitarian Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    altruistic benevolent charitable compassionate empathetic generous helpful humane kind lenient merciful philanthropic sympathetic magnanimous unselfish selfless beneficent benign gentle considerate thoughtful tolerant liberal munificent bountiful openhanded public-spirited virtuous noble chivalrous gallant courteous polite affable amiable cordial gracious hospitable

    Meaning of Humanitarian

    A person who seeks to promote human welfare, especially through charitable aid or donations.

    Definitions

    • Having concern for or helping to improve the welfare and happiness of people, especially those who are suffering or in need
    • * A person who seeks to promote human welfare, especially through charitable aid or donations

    Etymology of Humanitarian

    The word "humanitarian" has its roots in the 18th century, derived from the Latin words "humanus," meaning human or of mankind, and the suffix "-arian," which forms a noun indicating a person who supports or adheres to a particular doctrine or ideology
    Historically, the term emerged during the Enlightenment period, reflecting a growing emphasis on human rights, compassion, and the alleviation of suffering

    Example Uses

    • The humanitarian organization provided food and shelter to the victims of the natural disaster
    • * She is a renowned humanitarian, dedicating her life to helping underprivileged children around the world

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    selfish self-centered inhumane cruel heartless merciless ruthless brutal vicious malignant malevolent spiteful vindictive antagonistic hostile aggressive belligerent confrontational unconcerned unfeeling indifferent apathetic unkind unsympathetic unforgiving intolerant

    Related Nouns

    charity philanthropy aid donation relief welfare humanity kindness generosity altruism benevolence compassion empathy sympathy leniency mercy magnanimity virtue nobility chivalry gallantry courtesy politeness affability amiability cordiality graciousness hospitality

    Related Verbs

    help assist aid support donate contribute give provide supply alleviate mitigate soothe comfort solace sympathize empathize pity commiserate console reassure uplift inspire

    Related Adjectives

    altruistic benevolent charitable compassionate empathetic generous humane kind lenient merciful philanthropic sympathetic magnanimous unselfish selfless beneficent benign gentle considerate thoughtful tolerant liberal munificent bountiful openhanded public-spirited virtuous noble chivalrous gallant courteous polite affable amiable cordial gracious hospitable