Wiktionary:Word of the day/August 19

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humanitarian adj

Concerned with people's welfare, and the alleviation of suffering; compassionate, humane. Today is World Humanitarian Day, which is recognized by the United Nations to emphasize the work of humanitarian personnel and those who have lost their lives working for humanitarian causes.

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