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Meaning of "humane" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD HUMANE

Variant of human.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF HUMANE

humane  [hjuːˈmeɪn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HUMANE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Humane is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES HUMANE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of humane in the English dictionary

The first definition of humane in the dictionary is characterized by kindness, mercy, sympathy, etc. Other definition of humane is inflicting as little pain as possible. Humane is also civilizing or liberal.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HUMANE


amain
əˈmeɪn
codomain
ˌkəʊdəʊˈmeɪn
demain
dɪˈmeɪn
demaine
dɪˈmeɪn
demayne
dɪˈmeɪn
demeane
dɪˈmeɪn
demesne
dɪˈmeɪn
domain
dəˈmeɪn
germane
dʒɜːˈmeɪn
inhumane
ˌɪnhjʊˈmeɪn
legerdemain
ˌlɛdʒədəˈmeɪn
lomein
ˈləʊˈmeɪn
main
meɪn
Maine
meɪn
mane
meɪn
Maulmain
maʊlˈmeɪn
Moulmein
maʊlˈmeɪn
multidomain
ˌmʌltɪdəˈmeɪn
remain
rɪˈmeɪn
romaine
rəʊˈmeɪn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HUMANE

human resources
human rights
human rights abuses
human rights activist
human rights campaigner
human rights group
human rights record
human shield
human-like
human-resources
humane society
humane studies
humanely
humaneness
humanhood
humanisation
humanise
humaniser
humanism
humanist

WORDS THAT END LIKE HUMANE

ablutomane
airplane
ane
balletomane
bibliomane
Brisbane
cane
crane
Dane
Gethsemane
hog mane
hurricane
insane
jane
kane
lane
membrane
mythomane
plane
shaggymane

Synonyms and antonyms of humane in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «HUMANE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «humane» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of humane

Translation of «humane» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HUMANE

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

Translator English - Chinese

人道的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

humanitario
570 millions of speakers

English

humane
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मानवीय
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

إنسانية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

гуманным
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

humano
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দয়ালু
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

humain
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Manusiawi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

human
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

人道的な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

인도적인
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Manawa
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nhân đạo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மனிதாபிமான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मानवी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

insancıl
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

umanitario
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

humanitarny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

гуманним
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

uman
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ανθρώπινη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

menslik
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

human
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

human
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of humane

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HUMANE»

The term «humane» is very widely used and occupies the 9.676 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HUMANE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «humane» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «humane» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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10 QUOTES WITH «HUMANE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word humane.
1
Howard Baker
Any time the United States government turns over an American citizen, including military personnel, to the government of another country, it is in our nature to want to make sure that they receive the best treatment, the fairest treatment, and the most humane treatment.
2
John Perry Barlow
We will create a civilization of the Mind in Cyberspace. May it be more humane and fair than the world your governments have made before.
3
Donald Berwick
Any health care funding plan that is just, equitable, civilized and humane must - must - redistribute wealth from the richer among us to the poorer and the less fortunate. Excellent healthcare is by definition re-distributional.
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Kjell Magne Bondevik
We must never relinquish the vision of a humane society and a humane world.
5
Pat Boone
When political figures are shown on television or in movies, it's always the liberal Democrats that are shown to be humane, caring people.
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Cesar Chavez
It is possible to become discouraged about the injustice we see everywhere. But God did not promise us that the world would be humane and just. He gives us the gift of life and allows us to choose the way we will use our limited time on earth. It is an awesome opportunity.
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Julia Child
Animals that we eat are raised for food in the most economical way possible, and the serious food producers do it in the most humane way possible. I think anyone who is a carnivore needs to understand that meat does not originally come in these neat little packages.
8
Luc de Clapiers
One can not be just if one is not humane.
9
Chelsea Clinton
I am excited to work with NBC News to continue to highlight stories of organizations and individuals who make their communities and our world healthier, more just and more humane.
10
Richard Cobden
At all events, arbitration is more rational, just, and humane than the resort to the sword.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HUMANE»

Discover the use of humane in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to humane and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Human Interface: New Directions for Designing ...
With this book, Raskin proves again both his farsightedness and his practicality.
Jef Raskin, 2000
2
Humane Warfare
This highly controversial and cutting-edge book asks whether the attempts to make war 'virtual' or 'virtuous' can succeed and whether the West is deluding itself (not its enemies) in thinking that war can ever be made more humane.
Christopher Coker, 2003
3
Humane Prisons
'This book acknowledges these social and political trends, particularly the part played by social deprivation and racism and the importance of continuing to understand them.
David Jones, 2006
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Humane Migration: Establishing Legitimacy and Rights for ...
This book is an essential text for policy makers, students and activists who seek justice for the world’s vulnerable populations.
Christine G.T. Ho, 2012
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Classical, Modern, and Humane: Essays in Chinese Literature
In both the literal and metaphorical senses, it seemed as if 1970s America was running out of gas.
David Hawkes, John Minford, Siu-Kit Wong, 1989
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Orderly and Humane: The Expulsion of the Germans After the ...
More than 12 million German-speaking civilians in Europe were driven from their homes in the wake of WWII, yet barely anyone noticed or remembers
R. M. Douglas, 2012
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Humane Interfaces: Questions of Method and Practice in ...
When setting up the agenda for the Second International CT Conference in Aizu, Japan, in August of 1997, they were aware that a number of new approaches had seen the light, but that the need to integrate them within a human framework had ...
J.P. Marsh, B. Gorayska, J.L. Mey, 1999
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No-collar: The Humane Workplace and Its Hidden Costs
Andrew Ross, a renowned writer and scholar of American intellectual and social life, spent eighteen months deep inside Silicon Alley in residence at two prominent New Economy companies, Razorfish and 360hiphop, and interviewed a wide range ...
Andrew Ross, 2004
9
Verstehen and Humane Understanding
This 1997 volume contains philosophical essays addressing the crucial questions of understanding and rationality.
Anthony O'Hear, 1996
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The Humane Metropolis: People and Nature in the 21st-century ...
" This book explores the prospects for a more humane metropolis through a series of essays and case studies that consider why and how urban places can be made greener and more amenable.
Rutherford H. Platt, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HUMANE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term humane is used in the context of the following news items.
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Hawaii Island Humane Society suspends adoptions to rescue organi …
Big Island Dog Rescue has been adopting dogs from Hawaii Island Humane Society and flying them to the mainland since February. So far, it ... «Hawaii News Now, Jul 15»
2
More than 300 cats crowd Humane Society for Hamilton County - 13 …
The executive director says people have been dropping off kittens and older cats, causing a capacity crisis. The Humane Society is holding a ... «WTHR, Jul 15»
3
Gulf Coast Humane Society shelter dog off to show biz
Misha , a three-and-one-half-year-old black Labrador retriever mix who had been at Gulf Coast Humane Society since September, has been ... «The News-Press, Jul 15»
4
Humane Society's undercover investigation into Costco's eggs …
Humane Society's undercover investigation into Costco's eggs. Pitt sent a letter to Craig Jelinek, the chief executive of the big-box chain ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
5
Donkey Adoption Special at Humane Society of North Texas - Kfdx
NBC DFW - A donkey, who was born premature and rejected by his mother, found a home with an employee at the Humane Society of North ... «KFDX, Jul 15»
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Humane Society partners with Miami-Dade County for new spay …
For nearly 80 years, the Humane Society of Greater Miami has offered numerous services to needy animals, pets, and their owners. «Miami Herald, Jul 15»
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Greenville Humane Society releases details for annual 'Mutt Strut'
The Greenville Humane Society will hold its fourth annual Mutt Strut on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, at the Greenville Tech ... «Greenville News, Jul 15»
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Carol Boudreau new Door County Humane Society director
The Door County Humane Society has hired a new director to oversee its day-to-day operations. Carol Boudreau has served as DCHS's interim ... «Green Bay Press Gazette, Jul 15»
9
Humane Cosmetics Act Reintroduced to End Animal Testing
First introduced in 2013 and tabled, the Humane Cosmetics Act (H.R. 2858) aims to phase out animal testing after a one-year period, and ... «Make-Up Artist, Jul 15»
10
Four Doberman mix puppies recover at the humane society
Four Doberman mixed puppies are recovering at the Central Missouri Humane Society after being abandoned at Albert-Oakland Park. «Columbia Missourian, Jul 15»

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