May 02, 2025
Humanitarian
(n.)
hu-man-i-tar-i-an
hyü-ma-nə-ter-ē-ən
Definition:
One who is devoted to the promotion of human welfare and the advancement of social reforms; a philanthropist.
Example:
Although generous billionaires may seem like humanitarians, their philanthropy is largely self-centered and -benefiting.
Ligament
(n.)
lig-a-mentl
lig-uh-muhnt
Definition:
Anything that ties or unites one thing or part to another; tissue connecting one bone to another.
Example:
During the track meet, the sprinter suffered from a torn ligament.
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