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Beneficent vs Humanitarian - What's the difference?

beneficent | humanitarian |

As adjectives the difference between beneficent and humanitarian

is that beneficent is given to acts that are kind, charitable, philanthropic or beneficial while humanitarian is concerned with people's welfare, and the alleviation of suffering; humane or compassionate.

As a noun humanitarian is

a person with such concerns; a philanthropist or do-gooder.

beneficent

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Given to acts that are kind, charitable, philanthropic or beneficial.

    • Synonyms

    * generous * beneficient

    Antonyms

    * maleficent

    Related terms

    * benefactor * beneficial * magnificent * munificent

    humanitarian

    English

    (wikipedia humanitarian)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Concerned with people's welfare, and the alleviation of suffering; humane or compassionate.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • A person with such concerns; a philanthropist or do-gooder.

    • Derived terms

    * humanitarianism

    External links

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