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So humanism †belief in the mere human nature of Christ; devotion to human interests or the humanities XIX; after humanist one devoted to the humanities. XVI. — F. humaniste — It. umanista. humanity humane disposition or conduct XIV; human quality or attributes XV; polite learning, spec. (and from XVIII pl.) the ancient Greek and Latin classics; mankind XVI. — (O)F. — L. Hence humanitarian one who affirms the humanity of Christ; one devoted to humane action. XIX. humanize XVII. — F.
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hu·man / ˈ(h)yoōmən/ • adj. of, relating to, or characteristic of people or human beings: the human body the survival of the human race. ∎ of or characteristic of people as opposed to God or animals or machines, esp. in being susceptible to weaknesses: they are only human, and therefore mistakes do occur the risk of human error. ∎ of or characteristic of people's better qualities, such as kindness or sensitivity: the human side of politics is getting stronger. ∎ Zool. of or belonging to the genus Homo. • n. a human being, esp. a person as distinguished from an animal or (in science fiction) an alien. DERIVATIVES: hu·man·ness n.
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human: see anthropology; human evolution; race.
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