LITERAE HUMANIORES


Meaning of LITERAE HUMANIORES in English

[ ˌlɪtərʌɪ hju:ˌmanɪ'ɔ:ri:z ]

■ plural noun [treated as sing. ] the honours course in classics, philosophy, and ancient history at Oxford University.

Origin

L., lit. 'the more humane studies'.

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