humanitarian

[US]/hjuːˌmænɪˈteəriən/
[UK]/hjuːˌmænɪˈteriən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. philanthropist
adj. relating to or characteristic of humanitarianism

Phrases & Collocations

humanitarian aid

humanitarian crisis

humanitarian organization

humanitarian intervention

humanitarian mission

Example Sentences

groups sending humanitarian aid.

salute an organization for its humanitarian work.

released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons;

attitudes changed under the impulsion of humanitarian considerations.

he urged that military support be sent to protect humanitarian convoys.

The British government has now suspended humanitarian aid to the area.

She has many humanitarian interests and contributes a lot to them.

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Similarly, the “humanitarian care” paraded by artists has also been trapped into the springe of some critics’ interpretation of Vulgar Sociologism.

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, headed by the Emergency Relief Coordinator, coordinates all UN emergency relief.

It tends to be disposed of by adding moral coloration to actions that are really motivated by expediency, and an expediential coloration to actions that are motivated by moral and humanitarian values.

Such migrants should not be considered "resourceless victims" and financial assistance needed to go beyond basic humanitarian aid and pay for infrastructure such as schools and hospitals.

Real-world Examples

Humanitarian organisations and volunteers have stepped in.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

The humanitarian crisis is not confined to South Sudan.

Source: VOA Standard May 2014 Collection

The UN is making urgent preparations for humanitarian corridor.

Source: VOA Standard August 2014 Collection

Humanitarian workers say it is not getting enough funding or attention.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

But developed countries have a humanitarian responsibility too.

Source: CET-6 Listening Past Exam Questions (with Translations)

Blinken is focused on the immediate humanitarian crisis.

Source: NPR News May 2021 Compilation

Another $27 billion went toward economic and civil assistance and $10 billion supported humanitarian aid.

Source: This month VOA Special English

Some humanitarian aid was being let in.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

They had gathered to receive humanitarian aid.

Source: PBS English News

The draft resolution also calls for unrestricted humanitarian aid compliance with international humanitarian law and accountability.

Source: BBC Listening of the Month

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