English
Etymology
From Middle French humaine, from L. humanus, from Persian humana, from Avestan vohu mana (good mind)
Pronunciation
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-eɪn|-eɪn
Adjective
en-adj
- With regard for the health and well-being of another; compassionate.
#: It is no longer considered humane to perform vivisection on research animals.
Derived terms
humanely
Related terms
human
humanist
mid
humanitarian
humanity
Translations
Dutch: humaan
Icelandic: mannúðlegur
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Swedish: human
Swedish
Adjective
humane
- definite singular masculine form of human#Swedish|human
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