Humane: meaning, definitions and examples

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humane

 

[ hjuหหˆmeษชn ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

ethical treatment

The term 'humane' refers to actions or attitudes that demonstrate compassion, empathy, and a concern for the well-being of others, particularly in relation to animals and people. It implies a sense of fairness and kindness, often in settings where lives are at stake, such as shelters or medical care. A humane approach can be seen in how we treat those facing hardships or suffering.

Synonyms

compassionate, humanitarian, kind, merciful, tenderhearted

Examples of usage

  • She adopted a humane approach to animal care.
  • They advocated for more humane treatment of prisoners.
  • The organization aims to promote humane education for children.

Translations

Translations of the word "humane" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น humano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคจเคตเฅ€เคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช humanitรคr

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ manusiawi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณัƒะผะฐะฝะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ humanitarny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไบบ้“็š„ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท humain

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ humano

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท insani

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ๊ฐ„์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅู†ุณุงู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ humรกnnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ humรกnny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบบ้“็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤloveลกki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mannlegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะดะฐะผะณะตั€ัˆั–ะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ humanitar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ humano

Etymology

The word 'humane' comes from the Latin 'humanus', which means 'human, cultured, and refined'. The term evolved through Old French as 'humain', integrating into Middle English by the 14th century. Originally, it denoted something related to humans or mankind. Over time, 'humane' acquired a more specific connotation, emphasizing qualities of kindness and compassion. This shift reflected changing societal values, where sensitivity toward others, especially in contexts involving suffering, became paramount. By the 17th century, humane began to represent actions aligned with moral responsibility, particularly in areas such as animal rights and social justice. Today, the term encapsulates an ethical outlook guiding humane treatment across various spheres of life.

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