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humanitarians
[/ˌhjuːmænɪˈtɛriənz/]
noun
pl: humanitarians
humanitários
1.
People who are concerned with or seek to promote human welfare and social reform
The humanitarians worked tirelessly to provide aid to the refugees.
Os humanitários trabalharam incansavelmente para fornecer ajuda aos refugiados.
2.
Advocates of humanitarianism; those who emphasize human interests and values
Many humanitarians believe in universal human rights.
Muitos humanitários acreditam nos direitos humanos universais.
3.
People who emphasize compassion and benevolence in their actions and beliefs
The organization was founded by dedicated humanitarians.
A organização foi fundada por humanitários dedicados.
Synonyms
philanthropists
altruists
benefactors
social reformers
Antonyms
misanthropes
egoists
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
humanitários
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
humanitários
Standard usage in business and formal contexts
Portugal
humanitários
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
humanitarian crisis
humanitarian aid
humanitarian law
humanitarian intervention
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