humanitarians

Definition of humanitariansnext
plural of humanitarian

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanitarians
philanthropists
Noun
  • Maybe there were other things Donovan could have tried; other sabers to rattle, other philanthropists to approach.
    Megan Molteni, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Unlike many high-society philanthropists, Sam’s descendants are not distant figures with their names on plaques.
    Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Humanitarians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanitarians. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.

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