All humanitarian synonyms
hu·man·i·tar·i·an
H h adj humanitarian
- charitable — A charitable organization or activity helps and supports people who are ill, very poor, or who have a disability.
- humane — characterized by tenderness, compassion, and sympathy for people and animals, especially for the suffering or distressed: humane treatment of prisoners.
- philanthropic — of, pertaining to, engaged in, or characterized by philanthropy; benevolent: a philanthropic foundation.
- altruistic — If your behaviour or motives are altruistic, you show concern for the happiness and welfare of other people rather than for yourself.
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- beneficent — A beneficent person or thing helps people or results in something good.
- benevolent — If you describe a person in authority as benevolent, you mean that they are kind and fair.
- generous — liberal in giving or sharing; unselfish: a generous patron of the arts; a generous gift.
- idealistic — of or relating to idealism or idealists.
- kindly — having, showing, or proceeding from a benevolent disposition or spirit; kindhearted: kindly people.
- public-spirited — having or showing an unselfish interest in the public welfare: a public-spirited citizen.
noun humanitarian
- helper — a person or thing that helps or gives assistance, support, etc.
- patron — (in Mexico and the southwestern U.S.) a boss; employer.
- benefactor — A benefactor is a person who helps a person or organization by giving them money.
- philanthropist — a person who practices philanthropy.
- do-gooder — a well-intentioned but naive and often ineffectual social or political reformer.
- altruist — a person unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others (opposed to egoist).
- good samaritan — a person who gratuitously gives help or sympathy to those in distress. Luke 10:30–37.
- bleeding heart — If you describe someone as a bleeding heart, you are criticizing them for being sympathetic towards people who are poor and suffering, without doing anything practical to help.
adjective humanitarian
- caring — If someone is caring, they are affectionate, helpful, and sympathetic.
- compassionate — If you describe someone or something as compassionate, you mean that they feel or show pity, sympathy, and understanding for people who are suffering.
- giving — to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow: to give a birthday present to someone.
- eleemosynary — Of, relating to, or dependent on charity; charitable.