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adjective

Definition of humanitariannext
as in philanthropic
having or showing a concern for the welfare of others humanitarian efforts to aid the earthquake victims

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noun

as in philanthropist

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Recent Examples of humanitarian
Noun
Who Is Sophie Grégoire Trudeau? Grégoire Trudeau, born on April 23, 1975, in Montreal, Quebec, is a Canadian television host, public speaker and humanitarian. — Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025 Neal was also named the Galaxy’s humanitarian of the year the last two seasons in recognition of his community work. — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025 Now, Carter's family, supporters and Americans across the country will come together to mourn the loss of the political leader and beloved humanitarian. — Madeleine Janz, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024 Despite heavy snow fall earlier this week and bitter cold, a crowd winds its way into the Capitol building to honor the former president, who served only one term but forged an enduring legacy as a humanitarian. — Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for humanitarian
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanitarian
  1. philanthropic
  2. philanthropist
  3. charitable
Adjective
  • Rather than ‘doing good’ with a one-time injection of funds, this model allows philanthropic capital to regenerate over time.
    — Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
  • The idea is simple: philanthropic capital can jump-start projects, and federal funding could eventually help scale it nationwide.
    — Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of philanthropic
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  • Now, in celebration of Women’s History Month, the entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist has launched, in tandem with ULTA, the Makers Mindset Workshop.
    — Larry Stansbury, Essence, 11 Mar. 2025
  • When its original 34th Street location became too small, the financier and philanthropist Spencer Trask helped the club acquire the Samuel Tilden Mansion for a new base.
    — Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of philanthropist
Adjective
  • Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 16 Mar. 2025
  • By the late 1960s, Cindy Pritzker was a visible figure in Chicago’s charitable community, including co-chairing the annual Crystal Ball, a fundraising event that raised money for Michael Reese Hospital’s Medical Research Institute.
    — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
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