humanities

C2 · Proficiency Plural noun Archaic · Formal

n. the study of ancient Greek and Latin language and literature.

n. the study of classical Greek and Latin literature and culture.

“In the old school curriculum, the humanities meant learning Latin and Greek.”

“The professor held a chair in the humanities, specifically focusing on the translation of obscure Latin manuscripts from the fourteenth century.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Literary

n. more than one type of human nature or the state of being human.

n. the plural form of humanity, referring to multiple instances of human nature or the human race.

“The poet wrote about the different humanities found in every corner of the world.”

“The philosopher argued that we must recognise the shared humanities that bind diverse cultures together despite their superficial differences.”