2 definitions found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Humane \Hu*mane"\, a. [L. humanus: cf. F. humain. See {Human}.] 1. Pertaining to man; human. [Obs.] --Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster] 2. Having the feelings and inclinations creditable to man; having a disposition to treat other human beings or animals with kindness; kind; benevolent. [1913 Webster] Of an exceeding courteous and humane inclination. --Sportswood. [1913 Webster] 3. Humanizing; exalting; tending to refine. Syn: Kind; sympathizing; benevolent; mild; compassionate; gentle; tender; merciful. -- {Hu*mane"ly}, adv. -- {Hu*mane"ness}, n. [1913 Webster] From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: humaneness n : the quality of compassion or consideration for others (people or animals) [ant: {inhumaneness}]
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