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humane

hu·mane
H h

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [hyoo-meyn or, often, yoo-]
    • /hyuˈmeɪn or, often, yu-/
    • /hjuːˈmeɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hyoo-meyn or, often, yoo-]
    • /hyuˈmeɪn or, often, yu-/

Definitions of humane word

  • adjective humane characterized by tenderness, compassion, and sympathy for people and animals, especially for the suffering or distressed: humane treatment of prisoners. 1
  • adjective humane acting in a manner that causes the least harm to people or animals: humane trapping of stray pets. 1
  • adjective humane of or relating to humanistic studies. 1
  • noun humane Having or showing compassion or benevolence. 1
  • adjective humane treatment: kind 1
  • adjective humane person: compassionate 1
See all 13 definitions of humane

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Parts of speech for Humane

noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
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humane popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for humane

adj humane

  • sympathetic — characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate: a sympathetic listener.
  • cordial — Cordial means friendly.
  • generous — liberal in giving or sharing; unselfish: a generous patron of the arts; a generous gift.
  • benevolent — If you describe a person in authority as benevolent, you mean that they are kind and fair.
  • open-minded — having or showing a mind receptive to new ideas or arguments.

adjective humane

  • compassionate — If you describe someone or something as compassionate, you mean that they feel or show pity, sympathy, and understanding for people who are suffering.
  • caring — If someone is caring, they are affectionate, helpful, and sympathetic.
  • kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
All 49 Synonyms of humane

Antonyms for humane

adj humane

  • merciless — without mercy; having or showing no mercy; pitiless; cruel: a merciless critic.
  • unfeeling — not feeling; devoid of feeling; insensible or insensate.
  • unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
  • unsociable — not sociable; having, showing, or marked by a disinclination to friendly social relations; withdrawn.
  • aloof — Someone who is aloof is not very friendly and does not like to spend time with other people.
All 20 Antonyms of humane

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  • humane society

    (often initial capital letter) an organization devoted to promoting humane ideals, especially with reference to the treatment of animals.

  • animal rights

    People who are concerned with animal rights believe very strongly that animals should not be exploited or harmed by humans.

  • civilized

    If you describe a society as civilized, you mean that it is advanced and has sensible laws and customs.

  • dogcatcher

    a person employed by a municipal pound, humane society, or the like, to find and impound stray or homeless dogs, cats, etc.

  • geneva convention

    one of a series of international agreements, first made in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1864, establishing rules for the humane treatment of prisoners of war and of the sick, the wounded, and the dead in battle.

  • kind

    of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
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