2 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Humane \Hu*mane"\, a. [L. humanus: cf F. humain. See {Human}.]
1. Pertaining to man; human. [Obs.] --Jer. Taylor.
2. Having the feelings and inclinations creditable to man;
having a disposition to treat other human beings or
animals with kindness; kind benevolent.
Of an exceeding courteous and humane inclination.
--Sportswood.
3. Humanizing; exalting; tending to refine.
Syn: Kind sympathizing; benevolent; mild; compassionate;
gentle; tender; merciful. -- {Hu*mane"ly}, adv --
{Hu*mane"ness}, n.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
humane
adj 1: pertaining to or concerned with the humanities; "humanistic
studies"; "a humane education" [syn: {humanist}, {humanistic}]
2: marked or motivated by concern with the alleviation of
suffering [ant: {inhumane}]
3: showing evidence of moral and intellectual advancement
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