Humanitarian Definition

humanitarian
adjective
  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"
  2. of or relating to or characteristic of humanitarianism; "humanitarian aid"
noun
  1. someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms
  2. an advocate of the principles of humanism; someone concerned with the interests and welfare of humans

"Humanitarian" in song lyrics

See how humanitarian is used in real songs:

  • "I wanna be a real humanitarian"
    Digital Underground — Want it All
  • "Half boar, half humanitarian"
    Gravediggaz — Better Wake Up
  • "I'm not a humanitarian"
    Tonedeff (Chico & The Man) f/ Deacon — No Hope

Usage tips for "humanitarian"

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