humane
Pronunciation: /hjuːˈmeɪn/
The English word “humane” has 2 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Having or showing concern for the pain or suffering of another; compassionate.
- Pertaining to branches of learning concerned with human affairs or the humanities, especially classical literature or rhetoric.
Etymology
From Middle English humain, humayne, from Old French humain, umain, from Latin hūmānus, from Latin homō (“man”). Cognate with Old English guma (“man”), whence the groom in English bridegroom.
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