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Definition humanitarian in American English

humanitarian adjective

adjective
/hjuˌmænɪˈteriən/
1

relating to efforts to help people who are living in very bad conditions and are suffering because of a war, flood, earthquake etc.

Example

Humanitarian relief efforts have been stopped by the attacks.

Example

This earthquake is the worst humanitarian crisis in the country's history.

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1.1

caring about someone who is in a very bad situation or receiving unfair treatment

Example

Two of the hostages were released on humanitarian grounds.

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Definition humanitarian in American English