Humanities — synonyms, definition

1. humanities (Noun)

art arts human beings* human race* humanistic discipline humankinds humannesses humanses liberal arts manhoods mankinds men worlds

humanities (Noun) — Studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills). ex. "the college of humanities and sciences"

humanities (Noun) — The quality of being humane.

humanities (Noun) — The quality of being human. ex. "he feared the speedy decline of all humanity"

humanities (Noun) — All of the living human inhabitants of the earth.

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