Meaning of the word "humanitarian aid" in English

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humanitarian aid

US /hjuːˌmæn.ɪˈtɛr.i.ən eɪd/
UK /hjuːˌmæn.ɪˈteə.ri.ən eɪd/

Noun

material or logistical assistance provided for humanitarian purposes, typically in response to humanitarian crises such as natural disasters or armed conflicts

Example:
The organization sent humanitarian aid to the earthquake victims.
Many countries pledged humanitarian aid to the war-torn region.