Meaning of humanitarian

(adj) marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare; "a humane physician"; "released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons"; "respect and humanistic regard for all members of our species"

of or relating to or characteristic of humanitarianism; "humanitarian aid"

(noun) someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms

an advocate of the principles of humanism; someone concerned with the interests and welfare of humans