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Added 8 October 2026

humanities

/hjuˈmæn.ɪ.tiz/ noun

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plural of humanity

noun

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

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