Humanities
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /hjuˈmæn.ɪ.tiz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Humanities is a noun meaning plural of humanity.
Meaning
plural of humanity.
More Meanings
- The study of language, literature, the arts, history, and philosophy, sometimes including religion.
- (obsolete) Synonym of classical studies: the study of Ancient Greek and Latin, their literature, etc.
Example Sentences
The Old Church is one of nearly 240 recipients of grants awarded by NEH for humanities projects in support of the preservation of historic collections, humanities documentaries and exhibitions, scholarly books and research, and educational opportunities for teachers, according to the agency’s website.
Synonyms for humanities
Depending on context, synonyms include belles-lettres.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include classics, humanist, letters, cultural, sciences, science.
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