humanitarian

Adjective

• of or relating to or characteristic of humanitarianism
  • humanitarian aid
    

• 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
    

Noun

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

• someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  human-centered , human-centred , humanist , humanistic , do-gooder , improver