Looking for the meaning of the word HUMANE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of HUMANE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Humane
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late Middle English: the earlier form of human, restricted to the senses above in the 18th century
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
hjʊˈmeɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
having or showing compassion or benevolence
Short Definition:having or showing compassion or benevolence
Examples:- regulations ensuring the humane treatment of animals
Definition:
(of a branch of learning) intended to have a civilizing effect on people
Short Definition:intended to have civilizing effect on people
Examples:- the humane education of literary study
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