Definition of HUMANITIES

humanities

Meanings

Noun

  • studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
  • the quality of being humane
  • the quality of being human
  • all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
  • plural of humanity
  • Synonym of classical studies: the study of Ancient Greek and Latin, their literature, etc.
  • The study of language, literature, the arts, history, and philosophy, sometimes including religion.

Synonyms

arts, belles-lettres, classical studies, human beings, human race, humanistic discipline, humanities, humanity, humankind, humanness, humans, liberal arts, man, manhood, mankind, world

Scrabble Score: 15

humanities is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
humanities is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
humanities is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

humanities is a valid Words With Friends word