humanitarian
noun
hu·man·i·tar·i·an
hyü-ˌma-nə-ˈter-ē-ən 
yü-
: a person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist
recognized as a great humanitarian for her work to end world hunger
humanitarian
adjective
Examples of humanitarian in a Sentence
She has been recognized as a great humanitarian for her efforts to end world hunger.
Recent Examples on the Web
There are three categories of humanitarians right now.
—
Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 2 May 2025
According to Wright, Kirk was on the board of directors of the Children’s Advocacy Center, on the executive committee of the Jess Parrish Medical Foundation, and a recipient of the Navy League humanitarian of the year award.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
The Nobel Peace Prize-winning 39th president of the United States who transformed his legacy from one-term commander-in-chief to beloved humanitarian, died in December 2024 at the record-breaking age of 100.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Having worked as a school headmaster, choreographer and music producer, his most proud role in life is as a humanitarian for the Ghetto Kids Foundation, helping street children reclaim their future through education and dance.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for humanitarian
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 2 May 2025
According to Wright, Kirk was on the board of directors of the Children’s Advocacy Center, on the executive committee of the Jess Parrish Medical Foundation, and a recipient of the Navy League humanitarian of the year award.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
The Nobel Peace Prize-winning 39th president of the United States who transformed his legacy from one-term commander-in-chief to beloved humanitarian, died in December 2024 at the record-breaking age of 100.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Having worked as a school headmaster, choreographer and music producer, his most proud role in life is as a humanitarian for the Ghetto Kids Foundation, helping street children reclaim their future through education and dance.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for humanitarian
Cite this Entry
“Humanitarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humanitarian. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
humanitarian
noun
hu·man·i·tar·i·an
hyü-ˌman-ə-ˈter-ē-ən
yü-
: a person devoted to or working for the health and happiness of other people
humanitarian
adjective
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share