Meaning & Definition of Humanitarian in English

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

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"