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1. [Brit] Marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare
   "released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons";
   - human-centered [US], human-centred [Brit, Cdn], humanist, humanistic
    
2. Of or relating to or characteristic of humanitarianism
   "humanitarian aid"

1. Someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms
   - do-gooder, improver
    
2. An advocate of the principles of humanism; someone concerned with the interests and welfare of humans
   - humanist

Derived forms: humanitarians

See also: humane

Type of: advocate, advocator, benefactor, exponent, helper, proponent

Encyclopedia: Humanitarian