Synonyms of humanitarian
13 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for humanitarian is humanist. Other synonyms of humanitarian are Good Samaritan, altruist, angel, benefactor and do-gooder.
Synonyms and similar words for humanitarian
adjectiveSynonym of humanist (“relating to humanism”).
- humanistRelating to humanism or the humanities.
nounMore synonyms
- Good SamaritanA person who helps someone in distress out of their own good nature.
- altruistA person showing altruism.
- angel
- benefactor
- do-gooderOne who advocates a certain course of action, often of political or social concern, and often with the naive conviction...
- gentleman
- menschA person of strength, integrity, and honor or compassion; a gentleman.
- noble
- noblemanA peer; an aristocrat; ranks range from baron to king to emperor.
- paragon
- philanthropist
- saint
Opposite of humanitarian
Meaning of humanitarian
- adjective Relating to people's welfare.
- adjective Being compassionate or humane.
- adjective Of or pertaining to the belief that Jesus Christ is fully human and not divine.
humanitarian in other languages
Questions about synonyms of humanitarian
- What is another word for humanitarian?
- Humanitarian has 13 synonyms on Word.ws, such as humanist, Good Samaritan, altruist, angel, benefactor, do-gooder, gentleman and mensch.
- What is the opposite of humanitarian?
- The opposite of humanitarian is jerk. Other antonyms of humanitarian are schmuck and villain.
- What does humanitarian mean?
- Humanitarian means relating to people's welfare.
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