humanitarian
adjective/hjuˌmænɪˈtɛriən/
Frequency rank: #4,720 most common English word
Meaning
concerned with improving human welfare and reducing suffering
Example sentence
The organization sent humanitarian aid to the victims of the earthquake.
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