humanitarian
A humanitarian person or action tries to help people who are suffering. It is about being kind and providing things like food or medicine to those in need.
Examples
3 of 5The group sent humanitarian help to the families after the storm.
The group sent humanitarian help to the families after the storm.
The government is providing humanitarian aid to the neighboring country.
The government is providing humanitarian aid to the neighboring country.
He does a lot of humanitarian work because he has a big heart.
He does a lot of humanitarian work because he has a big heart.
Synonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Human' + 'Aid'. A human providing aid to another human is doing humanitarian work.
Quick Quiz
The United Nations provides ___ aid to refugees around the world.
Correct!
The correct answer is: humanitarian
Examples
The group sent humanitarian help to the families after the storm.
everydayThe group sent humanitarian help to the families after the storm.
The government is providing humanitarian aid to the neighboring country.
formalThe government is providing humanitarian aid to the neighboring country.
He does a lot of humanitarian work because he has a big heart.
informalHe does a lot of humanitarian work because he has a big heart.
Researchers studied the effect of humanitarian efforts in war zones.
academicResearchers studied the effect of humanitarian efforts in war zones.
Our business supports humanitarian projects in Africa every year.
businessOur business supports humanitarian projects in Africa every year.
Synonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
on humanitarian grounds
on humanitarian grounds
humanitarian relief
humanitarian relief
humanitarian mission
humanitarian mission
Often Confused With
'Human' refers to the species, while 'humanitarian' refers to the act of helping others.
'Humane' means showing kindness or avoiding cruelty, while 'humanitarian' usually involves organized social help.
Usage Notes
Use this word when talking about large groups helping people in trouble, like after a flood or during a war. It can be used as an adjective (humanitarian aid) or as a noun for a person (He is a great humanitarian).
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use 'human' when they mean 'humanitarian'. Also, do not forget that as a person, it is a countable noun (one humanitarian, two humanitarians).
Memory Tip
Think of 'Human' + 'Aid'. A human providing aid to another human is doing humanitarian work.
Word Origin
From the French word 'humanitaire', which comes from the Latin 'humanus' meaning 'human'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
This word is often linked to international organizations like the Red Cross or the United Nations.
Quick Quiz
The United Nations provides ___ aid to refugees around the world.
Correct!
The correct answer is: humanitarian
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a
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