humanitarian
noun
hu·man·i·tar·i·an
hyü-ˌma-nə-ˈter-ē-ən 
yü-
: a person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist
recognized as a great humanitarian for her work to end world hunger
humanitarian
adjective
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She has been recognized as a great humanitarian for her efforts to end world hunger.
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For example, Manny Mota was a good player and has spent years as a Dodgers coach and a humanitarian.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
In a few days, Jimmy Carter will be celebrated in a towering cathedral in Washington by fellow American presidents, noted humanitarians and other world leaders.
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But Barkley is also known to be a generous humanitarian and person in general.
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Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 5 Mar. 2025
For example, Manny Mota was a good player and has spent years as a Dodgers coach and a humanitarian.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
In a few days, Jimmy Carter will be celebrated in a towering cathedral in Washington by fellow American presidents, noted humanitarians and other world leaders.
—Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
But Barkley is also known to be a generous humanitarian and person in general.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
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“Humanitarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humanitarian. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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humanitarian
noun
hu·man·i·tar·i·an
hyü-ˌman-ə-ˈter-ē-ən
yü-
: a person devoted to or working for the health and happiness of other people
humanitarian
adjective
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