as in philanthropic
having or showing a concern for the welfare of others
humanitarian efforts to aid the earthquake victims
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Recent Examples of humanitarian
Cindy McCain, Time, 19 Aug. 2025
All donations will go to Palestinian partners via Choose Love, a UK charity supporting local humanitarians in conflict zones.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 31 July 2025
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Israel vows to expand Gaza push Israeli officials said the country’s army had taken control of 40% of Gaza City, with experts warning the offensive could exacerbate one of the world’s gravest humanitarian crises.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
But risking life or death should never be part of any humanitarian’s job description.
—Cindy McCain, Time, 19 Aug. 2025
All donations will go to Palestinian partners via Choose Love, a UK charity supporting local humanitarians in conflict zones.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 31 July 2025
Noun
In the works since before the Covid-19 pandemic, Palestine 36 debuted in Toronto amid rising world condemnation of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza sparked by Israel’s near two-year military campaign in the Palestinian territory in response to the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Israel vows to expand Gaza push Israeli officials said the country’s army had taken control of 40% of Gaza City, with experts warning the offensive could exacerbate one of the world’s gravest humanitarian crises.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanitarian
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Funding remains limited, often coming in small donations from philanthropic groups.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The group is celebrating its 100-year anniversary as one of the oldest philanthropic social groups in Carlsbad.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Pledges to give it all away A good friend of philanthropist Michael Milken who has raised billions of dollars for cancer research, Ellison believes the road to bliss is altruistic giving.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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San Diego philanthropist Irwin Jacobs donated $500,000 to the fund, and art collectors and commissioners Jill and Peter Kraus of New York also contributed $500,000.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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Decluttering your own home might not be motivating on its own, but supporting charitable organizations, reducing landfill waste, and helping others find affordable essentials through donating to thrift stores often does the trick.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Humanitarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanitarian. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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