How to Pronounce "humanitarians"
word
ˌhjuˌmænəˈtɛɹiənz/, /ˌjuˌmænəˈtɛɹiənz
hyoo-MAN-uh-TAIR-ee-anz, yoo-MAN-uh-TAIR-ee-anz
hjˌuːmɐnɪtˈeəɹiənz
hyoo-man-ih-TAIR-ee-anz
Definition
People who work to improve the lives of others, especially by helping during crises, disasters, or to relieve suffering.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌhjuˌmænəˈtɛɹiənz/, /ˌjuˌmænəˈtɛɹiənz
British English
hjˌuːmɐnɪtˈeəɹiənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
hyoo-MAN-uh-TAIR-ee-anz, yoo-MAN-uh-TAIR-ee-anz
UK
hyoo-man-ih-TAIR-ee-anz
Listen in Context
Many humanitarians work in war zones to help people in need.
The humanitarians gave food and water to the victims after the earthquake.
Some humanitarians work for international organizations like the United Nations.
After the storm hit, humanitarians rushed to the area to organize relief efforts.