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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
Adjective
Instead, Alexandra Lozano created fake stories of domestic abuse and human trafficking to apply for humanitarian visas without her clients’ knowledge, according to several lawsuits and a legal ethics investigation. — Jack Brook, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 As larger humanitarian organizations expand their operations, WCK expects its emergency role to gradually wind down. — Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Noun
Today, she is known for her work as a humanitarian, directing films that address themes like mental health, identity, fame, and intergenerational trauma. — Parents, 24 June 2026 Those actions have generated fierce legal challenges and criticism from humanitarians. — Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for humanitarian
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanitarian
  1. philanthropic
  2. philanthropist
  3. charitable
  4. benevolent
Adjective
  • The expansion is possible because Hartford Hospital received a $250,000 grant through The Cigna Group Health Equity Impact Fund by The Cigna Group Foundation, which is the philanthropic arm of The Cigna Group go to the Food4Health program.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
  • Andre Dowell is founder and president of the National Philanthropic Foundation, advancing philanthropic legacy, next generation leadership, and civic understanding.
    — Andre Dowell, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Definition of philanthropic
Noun
  • The move attracted criticism from former presidents Barack Obama and George W Bush, as well as billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • General Atlantic was founded in 1980 by the late billionaire philanthropist Chuck Feeney, who cofounded Duty Free Shoppers with Robert Miller.
    — Robert Olsen, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
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.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 3 July 2026
  • Republican lawmakers also targeted a charitable state fund that provides financial assistance for low-income people to get civil legal aid.
    — Diamy Wang July 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
Definition of charitable
Adjective
  • The teaser also offers glimpses of Vincent Lindon as Jean Valjean, the ex-convict who rebuilds his life as a benevolent industrialist, and Tahar Rahim as Inspector Javert, Valjean’s relentless nemesis.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 July 2026
  • Even though there are other siblings in the Fak family that make an appearance on The Bear, these brothers take center stage for their occasional quarreling and their benevolent behavior toward each other.
    — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
Definition of benevolent

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