humanities

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. plural of humanity
noun
  1. Synonym of classical studies: the study of Ancient Greek and Latin, their literature, etc.
  2. The study of language, literature, the arts, history, and philosophy, sometimes including religion.

Pronunciation

/hjuˈmæn.ɪ.tiz/ En-us-humanities.ogg

Word forms

humanities

Synonyms

Related words

mind culture humanities scholar :Category:en:Humanities Appendix:Roget MICRA thesaurus/Class IV § 560. Language humanism humanist humanistic humanity

Derived words

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