humanitarian
adjective
1. marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare
- released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons
Similar word(s): humane, humanist, humanistic
2. of or relating to or characteristic of humanitarianism
- humanitarian aid
noun
1. someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms
Similar word(s): improver
Definition categories: person, benefactor, helper
2. an advocate of the principles of humanism; someone concerned with the interests and welfare of humans
Similar word(s): humanist
Definition categories: person, advocate, advocator, exponent, proponent