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Humane Definition & Meaning

humane
adjective
  1. pertaining to or concerned with the humanities; "humanistic studies"; "a humane education"
  2. marked or motivated by concern with the alleviation of suffering
  3. showing evidence of moral and intellectual advancement

"Humane" in song lyrics

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Frequently asked questions

What does humane mean?
pertaining to or concerned with the humanities; "humanistic studies"; "a humane education" marked or motivated by concern with the alleviation of suffering showing evidence of moral and intellectual advancement
What part of speech is humane?
Humane is an adjective.
How many definitions does humane have?
Humane has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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