humanitarian
concerned with human welfare
Caring about people and trying to reduce their suffering, especially in war, after disasters, or in very poor conditions.
humanitarian [noun]
- International agencies launched a large humanitarian operation after the floods destroyed several villages.
- The government called for a humanitarian ceasefire so that food and medicine could reach civilians.
- Several humanitarian organizations are working in the region to support refugees.
- They argued that stricter but more humanitarian prison conditions were necessary to protect inmates' basic rights.
- Doctors Without Borders is known for its humanitarian work in war zones.
- The Red Cross gives humanitarian help after earthquakes.
- Many people donated money to support humanitarian projects in the area.
- The country asked for humanitarian aid when the drought became very serious.
- They agreed to a humanitarian pause in the fighting to move sick people to safety.
- My sister wants to join a humanitarian group and work in Africa.
person who helps suffering people
A person who cares deeply about other people and works to help those who are suffering.
[someone] is a humanitarian
- She is a well-known humanitarian who has spent decades working with refugees.
- The award was given to a young humanitarian for his efforts to provide clean water in rural areas.
- As a doctor and humanitarian, he volunteers in conflict zones every year.
- Many humanitarians risk their lives to reach people trapped in war zones.
- The film tells the story of a humanitarian who organized food deliveries during the famine.
- My uncle is a humanitarian who helps poor families.
- The humanitarian spoke about his work in refugee camps.
- Many humanitarians travel to dangerous places to help people.
- She wants to become a humanitarian and work for the United Nations.
- The prize went to a humanitarian who fights child hunger.
- Base: humanitarian
- Base: humanitarian
- Plural: humanitarians
humanitarian aid
1emergency help for people in need
Food, medicine, money, and other help given quickly to people who suffer because of war, disaster, or extreme poverty.
- Several countries sent planes loaded with humanitarian aid after the earthquake.
- The charity focuses on providing humanitarian aid to conflict-affected regions.
humanitarian assistance
1help given to people in crisis
Food, money, medical care, and other help given to people who suffer in wars, disasters, or very poor conditions.
- The country appealed for international humanitarian assistance after the floods.
- Humanitarian assistance is urgently needed to support displaced families.
humanitarian crisis
1situation of large-scale human suffering
A very serious situation where large numbers of people do not have enough food, water, safety, or medical care.
- The war has created a major humanitarian crisis in the region.
- Aid agencies warned that the flooding could turn into a humanitarian crisis.
humanitarian disaster
1event causing extreme human suffering
A very bad event where many people suffer and do not have enough food, water, or medical care.
- Officials warned that the famine could become a humanitarian disaster.
- The earthquake quickly turned into a humanitarian disaster as hospitals collapsed.
humanitarian law
1international rules about war conduct
International rules, such as the Geneva Conventions, that try to protect civilians and people who are not fighting in wars.
- Attacking hospitals is a clear violation of international humanitarian law.
- Students in the program take a course in humanitarian law and human rights.
humanitarian mission
1organized trip to give help
A planned trip or project where a group goes to a place to give help, such as food, medicine, or medical care.
- She joined a humanitarian mission to deliver medical supplies to remote villages.
- The humanitarian mission was delayed because of bad weather at the airport.
humanitarian organization
1group that gives humanitarian aid
A charity or non‑profit group that helps people in crises, such as refugees or disaster victims.
- Several humanitarian organizations are coordinating relief efforts in the area.
- He founded a small humanitarian organization that builds wells in rural communities.
humanitarian response
1organized aid actions in a crisis
The planned help that governments and aid groups give to people during or after a crisis.
- The speed of the humanitarian response was criticized after the storm.
- They are working to coordinate the humanitarian response among different agencies.
humanitarian worker
1person who works in aid projects
A person whose job is to help people in crisis areas, for example after wars or natural disasters.
- Humanitarian workers often face dangerous conditions in conflict zones.
- The organization is looking for experienced humanitarian workers to manage its programs.
on humanitarian grounds
1for reasons of human welfare
Because it is kinder and protects people's welfare, not for political, legal, or economic reasons.
- The judge released the terminally ill prisoner on humanitarian grounds.
- They argued that the border should be opened on humanitarian grounds to let refugees in.
humanitarian corridor
1agreed safe route for people or aid
A safe path or area agreed by fighting sides so that civilians or aid trucks can move without being attacked.
- Negotiators tried to establish a humanitarian corridor to evacuate civilians.
- The convoy used a humanitarian corridor to bring food into the besieged city.
humanitarian corridor
2safe route during conflict/disaster
A safe path for people to leave a dangerous place during war or disaster.
- The UN negotiated a humanitarian corridor to evacuate civilians.
- Aid workers used the humanitarian corridor to deliver supplies.
humanitarian intervention
1intervention to stop mass suffering
Action by one or more countries, sometimes using military force, to try to stop serious human rights abuses or suffering in another country.
- Humanitarian intervention was needed after the earthquake.
- The government debated whether a humanitarian intervention was justified to protect civilians.
- They called for humanitarian intervention to protect civilians.
- Critics argued that the so‑called humanitarian intervention was really about political interests.