adj
humane
Humane (adj) means having or showing concern for the pain or suffering of another; compassionate.
adj
1
Having or showing concern for the pain or suffering of another; compassionate.
2
Pertaining to branches of learning concerned with human affairs or the humanities, especially classical literature or rhetoric.
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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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What is the meaning of humane?
"humane" (adj) means having or showing concern for the pain or suffering of another; compassionate.
What are the different meanings of humane?
"humane" has 2 main meanings: 1. Having or showing concern for the pain or suffering of another; compassionate; 2. Pertaining to branches of learning concerned with human affairs or the humanities, especially classical literature or rhetoric.