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Yes, people do come across the street to say hi, but as they approach and get near, my perception of space begins to dissolve, and a new interest takes over that is primarily emotional, and with it comes a desire to touch, which may be a human interest, but not the interest of my work.
Diego Giacometti

Meaning of "human interest" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HUMAN INTEREST

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HUMAN INTEREST

noun
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Human interest is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HUMAN INTEREST MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Human interest story

In journalism, a human interest story is a feature story that discusses a person or people in an emotional way. It presents people and their problems, concerns, or achievements in a way that brings about interest, sympathy or motivation in the reader or viewer. Human interest stories may be "the story behind the story" about an event, organization, or otherwise faceless historical happening, such as about the life of an individual soldier during wartime, an interview with a survivor of a natural disaster, a random act of kindness or profile of someone known for a career achievement. Human interest stories are sometimes criticized as "soft" news, or manipulative, sensationalistic programming. Major human interest stories are presented with a view to entertain the readers or viewers while informing them. Although this could be considered a strategy, it has been referenced as a successful method of persuasion. Terry Morris, an early proponent of the genre, said she took "considerable license with the facts that are given to me."...

Definition of human interest in the English dictionary

The definition of human interest in the dictionary is reference to individuals and their emotions.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HUMAN INTEREST

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WORDS THAT END LIKE HUMAN INTEREST

accrued interest
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disinterest
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Synonyms and antonyms of human interest in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «human interest» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HUMAN INTEREST

Find out the translation of human interest to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of human interest from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «human interest» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

人情味
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

interés humano
570 millions of speakers

English

human interest
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मानव हित
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مصلحة الإنسان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

человеческий интерес
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

interesse humano
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মানব আগ্রহ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

intérêt humain
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Minat manusia
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Vermischtes
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

人間的興味
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

인간의 관심
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kapentingan manungsa
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

quan tâm của con người
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மனித வட்டி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मानवी व्याज
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

insan ilgisi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

interesse umano
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zainteresowanie człowieka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

людський інтерес
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

interes uman
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ανθρώπινου ενδιαφέροντος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

menslike belang
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mänskligt intresse
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

menneskelig interesse
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of human interest

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HUMAN INTEREST»

The term «human interest» is quite widely used and occupies the 24.560 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HUMAN INTEREST» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about human interest

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7 QUOTES WITH «HUMAN INTEREST»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word human interest.
1
Felix Adler
Admitting the force of these contentions, nevertheless, the custom of meeting together in public assembly for the consideration of the most serious, the most exalted topics of human interest is too vitally precious to be lost.
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Diego Giacometti
Yes, people do come across the street to say hi, but as they approach and get near, my perception of space begins to dissolve, and a new interest takes over that is primarily emotional, and with it comes a desire to touch, which may be a human interest, but not the interest of my work.
3
Casey Kasem
I'd like to feel that an advertiser gets something extra when they advertise with us - a certain humanity that comes from upbeat and positive human interest letters and success stories.
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Casey Kasem
That something extra, I believe, is a certain humanity that comes from upbeat and positive human interest letters and success stories. Advertisers like to be associated with those qualities.
5
Edward Norton
People are worried about the degree to which corporate interest is starting to threaten human interest.
6
Bill Paxton
I got to direct a human interest sports drama - to this day, one of my proudest achievements in my career and a source of undying pride.
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Jacques Perrin
Nature is full of drama. I know nothing about biology, about birds, about insects, about the details of politics. I just make movies about human interest stories.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HUMAN INTEREST»

Discover the use of human interest in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to human interest and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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News and the Human Interest Story
Hughes offers a persuasive argument for the continuing viability of this method for combined social control, instruction, and amusement captured by the association of news and the human interest story.
Helen MacGill Hughes, 1980
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Self-exposure: Human-interest Journalism and the Emergence ...
Self-Exposure: Human-Interest Journalism and the Emergence of Celebrity in America, 1890-1940
Charles Leonard Ponce de Leon, 2002
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Politics in the Human Interest: Applying Sociology in the ...
This book presents the striking proposition that by paying attention to what's been learned about human behavior, we can develop a political agenda that is in the human interest.
William David Du Bois, R. Dean Wright, 2007
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A Human Interest Story (or the Gory Details and All): A Play ...
The boulevard comedy gets a shot in the arm with Joe DiPietro's THE LAST ROMANCE.
Carlos Murillo, 2008
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Global Politics in the Human Interest
The book retains its practical bent, revealing how global politics affects the quality and content of people?s lives. Mel Gurtov is professor of political science and international studies at Portland State University.
Melvin Gurtov, 2007
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Back to Eden: A Human Interest Story of Health and ...
Fully updated to reflect the nutritional needs of the '80s, this new edition of the classic guide to herbal medicine, natural foods and home remedies underscores the fundamental principle that true healing consists of a return to natural ...
Jethro Kloss, 1989
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Human Interest
Many have been previously published in literary journals. Includes metaphysical poems and poems about Australian culture, history and relationships. The author is a senior English teacher and this is his tenth book of verse.
Geoff Page, 1994
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The Human Interest Library, Visualized Knowledge
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Samuel Fallows, Henry W. 1865-1935 Ruoff, 2010
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Daily News, Eternal Stories: The Mythological Role of Journalism
Soon, Schudson writes, "The penny papers made the 'human interest story' not only an important part of daily journalism but its most characteristic feature."43 And its subjects were taken not simply from the local community but from around the ...
Jack Lule, 2001
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Environmentalism: Critical Concepts
In certain circumstances it may not be wrong not to destroy an ecosystem and in certain circumstances it may not be wrong not to satisfy a human interest. The human interest in ORV recreation perhaps should be sacrificed to the integrity, ...
David Pepper, Frank Webster, George Revill, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HUMAN INTEREST»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term human interest is used in the context of the following news items.
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Cup Match Camping Regulations - Today In Bermuda
... »Environment, »Health, »Human Interest, Sports, Business, Lifestyle ... 16 Jul 2015; Written by Press release; Published in Human Interest ... «Today in Bermuda, Jul 15»
2
Scorpion 'juice' could provide hope for cancer patients | Las Vegas …
writes on topics from politics to human interest. Her column appears Thursdays in the Nevada News section. Email. Follow on: Jane Ann ... «Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jul 15»
3
P&D Journalist Wins Honors - Yankton Press & Dakotan: Community
Human interest and reader appeal are key elements. Writer builds on these and works in interesting information gained through research and ... «Yankton Daily Press, Jul 15»
4
SIU Trustees approve Budzban as SIUE College of Arts and …
If you have a EdGlenToday or Riverbender.com news, human interest or sports idea, e-mail Danbrannan@riverbender.com or call or text ... «RiverBender.com, Jul 15»
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Performance contract signed with MMCE's and MMDCE's
Human Interest · Sports · Science · Education · Features · World · Africa · Print. Thursday 16th July, 2015. Performance contract signed with MMCE's and ... «Ghana News Agency, Jul 15»
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Poker Fans are Not a Single Audience - Part Time Poker
Human Interest: This is where edited-for-television poker excels. You can skip all the walks, the blind steals, the pots won by a continuation bet, ... «PartTimePoker News, Jul 15»
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Safeguarding a precious heirloom, Singapore News & Top Stories …
Yes, there will be a place for eye- catching scandals and human interest stories, even in the most high-brow of newspapers. But I hope you will ... «The Straits Times, Jul 15»
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Banks continue denying loans to low-income groups - The Hindu
human interest · people · society · human interest. Banks continue denying loans to low-income groups, insisting on sticking to a standard EMI ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
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Desert craft liquor business can't sell product — yet - The Desert Sun
Everett Cook covers food, spirits, and general human interest stories for the Desert Sun. He can be reached at everett.cook@desertsun.com ... «The Desert Sun, Jul 15»
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Yeah, Science! Bacon Flavored Seaweed is the Newest Superfood …
Our stories focus on topics in science, technology, space and human interest, and aim to inspire all readers. Contact us: hello@clapway.com. «Clapway, Jul 15»

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