HUMANITARIAN

/hjʊˌmæ.nɪˈtɛː.ɹɪ.ən/ ► audio Scrabble 17 Words With Friends 20

Scrabble letter values: H4U1M3A1N1I1T1A1R1I1A1N1 = 17

Definition

  1. noun someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms. — synonyms: do-gooder, improver
  2. noun an advocate of the principles of humanism. — synonyms: humanist
  3. adjective marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare. — synonyms: human-centered, human-centred, humanist, humanistic
  4. adjective of or relating to or characteristic of humanitarianism.

Examples

  • “someone concerned with the interests and welfare of humans”
  • “a humane physician”
  • “released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons”

See all 237 words you can make from HUMANITARIAN →

← Unscramble different letters