humane

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humane

(adjective)

Meaning

showing compassion and kindness

Example

"The humane treatment of animals is essential for a just society."

Synonyms

compassionatekindbenevolent

Antonyms

cruelcallous

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'humanus', meaning human or humane.
Related word forms
  • adverb: humanely
  • noun: humanity

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