Synonyms for
Humanitarian
Definition
Someone who works to improve the lives of other people, especially by doing helpful things such as giving money, donating goods, or doing volunteer work.
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Common collocations
- humanitarian aid
- humanitarian crisis
- humanitarian assistance
- humanitarian grounds
- humanitarian law
- humanitarian organization
- humanitarian efforts
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Usage note
Primarily used as an adjective to describe actions or organizations focused on alleviating suffering. As a noun, it refers to a person who advocates for or practices humanitarianism.
Example sentences
- The humanitarian organization provided aid to the refugees.
- She is a humanitarian who dedicated her life to helping others.
- The celebrity donated a large sum of money to the humanitarian cause.
- The young boy was inspired to become a humanitarian when he saw the good that they do.
- The humanitarian efforts of the volunteers were recognized by the community.
Quotes
The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
“We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.” - Mother Teresa
“We can't help everyone, but everyone can help someone.” - Ronald Reagan
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