Humanitarian Aid Terms

noun A human being, especially a person as distinguished from an animal or an alien

adjective Relating to or characteristic of people or human beings

• The study focused on the impact of technology on human behavior.
• Humans are so unpredictable sometimes.
• I can't believe some humans still fall for that scam.
• Her kindness towards others truly shows her human side.

noun the act of providing safe passage or protection

• The diplomat was granted safe conduct through the war-torn region.
• Make sure you have your safe conduct pass with you at all times.
• I can hook you up with a safe conduct card if you need one.
• Having a mentor in the industry is like having a safe conduct pass to success.

noun a person who agrees with or supports a particular idea or cause

• The lawyer argued that the defendant was merely a sympathizer and not an active participant in the crime.
• She's just a sympathizer, not a true believer in their cause.
• Don't trust him, he's just a sympathizer trying to get in good with the group.
• In a sea of critics, she stood out as a sympathizer of the controversial policy.

noun the action or process of attempting to establish peace in a conflict or post-conflict situation

• Peacebuilding efforts have been ongoing in the region for several years.
• They're working on peacebuilding stuff in the community.
• Peacebuilding is all about spreading good vibes and harmony.
• In the garden of humanity, peacebuilding is the seed that grows into a beautiful flower of unity.

noun a person who returns to a place after being away

adjective relating to or characteristic of someone who returns to a place after being away

• The returnee was welcomed back to the community with open arms.
• The returnee finally made it back home after being away for so long.
• The returnee came back and everyone was like, 'Welcome home!'
• Like a returnee to their homeland, she felt a sense of belonging and comfort.

noun a gathering where people work together to create or update maps

• The organization is hosting a mapathon to update the digital maps of the city.
• Hey, are you joining the mapathon this weekend to help with mapping the neighborhood?
• I heard the mapathon is gonna be lit, you should definitely come through!
• Participating in the mapathon felt like charting a new course for the future.