First Known Use: 1552
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humane
adjective hu·mane \hyü-ˈmān, yü-\
: kind or gentle to people or animals
Full Definition of HUMANE
1
: marked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals
2
: characterized by or tending to broad humanistic culture : humanistic <humane studies>
— hu·mane·ly adverb
— hu·mane·ness \-ˈmān-nəs\ noun
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Origin of HUMANE
Middle English humain
Related to HUMANE
- Synonyms
- beneficent, benevolent, benignant, compassionate, good-hearted, kind, kindhearted, kindly, softhearted, sympathetic, tender, tenderhearted, warmhearted
HUMANELY Defined for Kids
humane
adjective hu·mane \hyü-ˈmān, yü-\
Definition of HUMANE for Kids
: having sympathy and consideration for people or animals
— hu·mane·ly adverb
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