Humanitarian - Definition

adj 1: marked by humanistic values and devotion to human
welfare; "a humane physician"; "released the prisoner for
humanitarian reasons"; "respect and humanistic regard for
all members of our species" [syn: human-centered,
human-centred, humanist, humanistic,
humanitarian]
2: of or relating to or characteristic of humanitarianism;
"humanitarian aid"
n 1: someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to
social reforms [syn: humanitarian, do-gooder,
improver]
2: an advocate of the principles of humanism; someone concerned
with the interests and welfare of humans [syn: humanist,
humanitarian]