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   hu·mane

   /hyo͞oˈmān/

   adjective

   • 1. having or showing compassion or benevolence: "regulations ensuring the humane treatment of animals"
   • ▪ inflicting the minimum of pain: "humane methods of killing"
   • 2. (of a branch of learning) intended to have a civilizing or refining effect on people: formal "the center emphasizes economics as a humane discipline"

   Word Origin late Middle English: the earlier form of human, restricted to the senses above in the 18th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. humaneness noun

   Scrabble Points: 11

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   • N

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   The meaning of HUMANE is marked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals. How to use humane in a sentence.

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   HUMANE definition: 1. showing kindness, care, and sympathy towards others, especially those who are suffering: 2…. Learn more.

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   Humane definition: characterized by tenderness, compassion, and sympathy for people and animals, especially for the suffering or distressed. See examples of HUMANE used in a sentence.

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   A humane person is one who shows great compassion and caring for others, including animals, and who tries whenever possible to alleviate another's suffering. The idea of being humane is linked to a higher level of a person's character.

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   HUMANE meaning: 1. showing kindness, care, and sympathy towards others, especially those who are suffering: 2…. Learn more.

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   Definition of humane adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Humane people act in a kind, sympathetic way towards other people and animals. He also called for the humane treatment of detainees. American English : humane / hyuˈmeɪn /