Dictionary Check: humanitarian

"humanitarian" is a valid word!

Scrabble 17 points
Words with Friends 20 points

Definition

adjective

marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare

Example: "released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons"
adjective

of or relating to or characteristic of humanitarianism

Example: "humanitarian aid"
noun

someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms

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noun

an advocate of the principles of humanism; someone concerned with the interests and welfare of humans

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