Humanitarian
Humanitarian
Humanitarian (pronounced hew-man-i-tair-ee-an) is a term that refers to individuals or organizations that seek to promote human welfare and alleviate suffering. The term is derived from the word "humanity", which in turn comes from the Latin "humanitas", meaning human nature or kindness.
Etymology
The term "humanitarian" is derived from the word "humanity", which in turn comes from the Latin "humanitas", meaning human nature or kindness. The suffix "-arian" is used to form nouns denoting a person who supports, advocates or practices a certain doctrine or system.
Related Terms
- Humanitarianism: The belief in promoting human welfare and social reform.
- Humanitarian Aid: Material or logistical assistance provided for humanitarian purposes, typically in response to humanitarian crises.
- Humanitarian Law: A set of rules which seek, for humanitarian reasons, to limit the effects of armed conflict.
- Human Rights: The basic rights and freedoms to which all individuals are entitled.
- Non-Governmental Organization (NGO): An organization that operates independently from any government, typically one whose purpose is to address a social or political issue.
Pronunciation
The term "humanitarian" is pronounced as hew-man-i-tair-ee-an.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Humanitarian
- Wikipedia's article - Humanitarian
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