humane

Meanings

• adjective

  Showing compassion and concern for animals, and other living beings.

  - "The organization promotes humane treatment of animals."
  - "The humane society helps animals in need."

• adjective

  Kind and compassionate.

  - "The humane doctor listened to his patient's concerns."
  - "The humane nurse cared for the sick children."

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Pronunciation

1. /hjuːˈmeɪn/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=80065922"

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Antonyms

inhuman , inhumane

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Synonyms

mannish , mennish , mankindly

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with humane
human , jumanji , rhumani

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Variants

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humane , humanely , humaneness , humanenesses , humaner , humanest

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Etymology

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From Latin humanus, meaning 'of a man, human'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'humane' comes from the Latin word 'humanus', which means 'of a man'.

2. The term 'humane society' was first used in the 1800s to refer to organizations that worked to prevent cruelty to animals.

3. The concept of 'humane' treatment of animals is not limited to animals, but can also apply to the treatment of other living beings, such as plants and the environment.

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Related Concepts

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1. Animal rights: A social and philosophical movement that advocates for the ethical treatment of animals and the recognition of their inherent rights.

2. Compassion: A feeling of deep sympathy and concern for another who is suffering.

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Culture

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The concept of 'humane' has been a significant part of various cultures throughout history, with many religions and philosophies emphasizing compassion and kindness towards all living beings.

How to Memorize "humane"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a kind and compassionate person treating an animal with care and respect.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'humane' with the image of a person helping an animal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Humans Understanding Many Animals Necessitates Kindness Everywhere' to remember the meaning of 'humane'.

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