Noun > Humanitarian

Noun > Humanitarian

(count)

a person who works to make other people’s lives better

She has been recognized as a great humanitarian for her efforts to end world hunger.

humanitarian adjective, always used before a noun

humanitarian efforts

humanitarian aid (=help or money given to people, countries, etc., in order to improve living conditions)

humanitarianism /hjuˌmænəˈterijəˌnɪzəm/ noun (noncount)

She has been honored for her humanitarianism.