Humanitarian intervention Synonyms

Definitions for Humanitarian


  • (adjective) having or showing a concern for the welfare of others
  • (adjective) marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare
  • (adjective) of or relating to or characteristic of humanitarianism

Definitions for Intervention


  • (noun) the act or fact of interposing one thing between or among others
  • (noun) (law) a proceeding that permits a person to enter into a lawsuit already in progress; admission of person not an original party to the suit so that person can protect some right or interest that is allegedly affected by the proceedings
  • (noun) the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute , etc.)