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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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