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hu·man·i·tar·i·an  audio  (hy-mn-târ-n) KEY 

NOUN:
One who is devoted to the promotion of human welfare and the advancement of social reforms; a philanthropist.
ADJECTIVE:
Of, relating to, or characteristic of a humanitarian or humanitarianism. See Synonyms at humane.



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