HUMANITARIANS Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

humanitarians

noun

plural of humanitarian

as in philanthropists

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philanthropists

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Contributions can come from individuals, employers, governments, philanthropists and charities − pretty much anyone.

— Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Advertisement Children under the age of 10 may also benefit from contributions offered by high-profile philanthropists.

— Callum Sutherland, Time, 6 July 2026

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