humanitarian

noun adjective

Stress: fourth syllable

Syllables: hu-man-i-tar-i-an (6)

English Definition

Concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare

Example Sentence

They sent humanitarian aid to the war-torn area.

US IPA /hjuːˌmænɪˈteriən/
UK IPA /hjuːˌmænɪˈteəriən/