noun
- Someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms.
- An advocate of the principles of humanism; someone concerned with the interests and welfare of humans.
- synonyms: humanist
adjective
- Marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare.
- usage: "a humane physician"; "released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons"; "respect and humanistic regard for all members of our species"
- synonyms: human-centered, human-centred, humanist, humanistic
- Of or relating to or characteristic of humanitarianism.
- usage: "humanitarian aid"
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