adj.
Pronunciation: hyü- ' m ā n, yü-
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English humain
Date: circa 1500
1 : marked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals
2 : characterized by or tending to broad humanistic culture : HUMANISTIC < humane studies>
– hu · mane · ly adverb
– hu · mane · ness \ - ' m ā n-n ə s \ noun