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
Kyra Colah,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
The United Kingdom cut $1 billion in 2021 and never restored those funds, and Germany’s humanitarian spending declined by 76% between 2022 and 2025.
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Kelsey Norman,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Jackson's life included work as a globe-trotting humanitarian, a champion for a progressive economic agenda and leadership of the Civil Rights Movement that was once led by King, Jackson's mentor.
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ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
India also warned of the broader humanitarian, economic, and energy consequences of the conflict, which are expected to linger even as an agreement has now been reached.
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Kyra Colah,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
The United Kingdom cut $1 billion in 2021 and never restored those funds, and Germany’s humanitarian spending declined by 76% between 2022 and 2025.
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Kelsey Norman,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Noun
Felix Tshisekedi, president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, praised Jackson as a peacemaker and humanitarian.
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Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Jackson's life included work as a globe-trotting humanitarian, a champion for a progressive economic agenda and leadership of the Civil Rights Movement that was once led by King, Jackson's mentor.
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ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanitarian
Adjective
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Andre Dowell is founder and president of the National Philanthropic Foundation, advancing philanthropic legacy, next generation leadership, and civic understanding.
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Carrying forward the philanthropic aspect of the partnership, $1 from every purchase in the Pride Collection will support EJAF’s mission to help end AIDS and combat LGBTQIA+ stigma around the world.
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Some philanthropists in certain states have pledged to seed the accounts for qualifying families.
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The Amazon founder shares three sons and one daughter with his ex-wife, philanthropist and novelist MacKenzie Scott.
Adjective
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Rachel Huxley, the head of mitigation in the climate and health team at the charitable foundation Wellcome, said climate change is increasing the intensity, frequency, and duration of heatwaves, in an interview.
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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.
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Hostile and benevolent sexism are early indicators of deeper problems.
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Amazed to discover her treasure-trove apartment, Julián also discovers his own Caribbean heritage and the lively Brooklyn community he is surrounded by, in a loveable, benevolent family-friendly feature.
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“Humanitarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanitarian. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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