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The humanitarian group brought supplies after the flood.
What does Humanitarian mean?
Humanitarian means focused on helping people in need.
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A humanitarian is a person who works to improve people's lives; as an adjective, it means focused on helping people in need.
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A humanitarian project can help families get food, shelter, or medical care.
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Students learned how humanitarian work supports people during difficult times.
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What does humanitarian mean?
Humanitarian work helps people who need support.
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Which word is closest in meaning to humanitarian?
A humanitarian is a type of helper, especially in serious human needs.
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Humanitarian fits a sentence about helping people.
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hyoo · man · ih · tair · ee · un · strongest beat: tair
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WordHumanitarian.
Partnoun, adjective.
MeaningHumanitarian means focused on helping people in need.
ExampleExample: The humanitarian group brought supplies after the flood.
Word breakdown
6 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- hyoo · man · ih · tair · ee · un
- Strongest beat
- tair
- Ending
- un
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on tair.
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Synonyms
Words like Humanitarian
helperA person who gives support.
aid workerA person who helps people in need.
Antonyms
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harmful personSomeone whose actions hurt others.
neglectful personSomeone who fails to give needed care.
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humanitarian
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humanity
People as a whole, or kindness toward people.
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