humane by Collins

1) adjective, characterized by kindness, mercy, sympathy, etc
2) adjective, inflicting as little pain as possible
3) adjective, civilizing or liberal (esp in the phrases humane studies, humane education)

Etymology

C16: variant of human

Collins English Electronic Dictionary - Digital Edition: 2008 © HarperCollins Publishers 2008

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