B2
humanist vs humanitarian
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| humanistnoun/ˈhjuː.mə.nɪst/ | Meaning a person who values human reason and experience over religion, or who studies the humanities | Goes with Renaissance humanist | Example Renaissance humanists studied the writings of ancient Greece and Rome. |
| humanitarianadjective/hjuːˌmæn.ɪˈter.i.ən/ | Meaning Connected with helping people who are suffering, for example in a war or disaster. | Goes with — | Example The country sent humanitarian aid, including food and medicine, after the flood. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The school follows a tradition.