humanitarian

BrE /hjuːˈmænətərɪən/ AmE /hjuːˈmænətərɪən/

adjective / noun en → es

1 CHARITY [adjective] B2

relating to helping people who are in need, especially those affected by war or natural disasters

humanitario, benéfico, caritativo

  • a humanitarian crisis

Collocations humanitarian aid · humanitarian work

  • The organization provides humanitarian aid to refugees.

    La organización proporciona ayuda humanitaria a los refugiados.

2 PERSON [noun] B2

someone who is concerned about the welfare of other people and tries to help them

humanitario, benéfico, caritativo

  • a humanitarian

Collocations humanitarian efforts · humanitarian mission

  • She is a dedicated humanitarian who works in Africa.

    Ella es una humanitaria dedicada que trabaja en África.