word
Humanitarian
Hyoo-ma-nuh-TEH-ree-uhn
/ˌhjuːˌmænʌˈtɛriːʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
humanitarian
Dictionary meaning
Marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare.
Examples
- Humanitarian aid.
Synonyms: human-centered
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