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humane

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /hjuˈmeɪn/ · UK /hjuːˈmeɪn/

humane means: Showing care for people or animals and trying to prevent their pain or suffering.

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Showing care for people or animals and trying to prevent their pain or suffering.

  • The animals deserve humane treatment.
  • They demanded more humane conditions for prisoners.
  • Is there a humane way to catch the mice?

Similar words: kind, compassionate, merciful

Opposites: cruel, inhumane

Common phrases: humane treatment, humane conditions, humane approach

Questions about humane

What does humane mean?

Showing care for people or animals and trying to prevent their pain or suffering.

What is humane in other languages?

Türkçe: insancıl · Español: humanitario · Français: humain · Deutsch: human · Italiano: umano · 日本語: 人道的な

How do you pronounce humane?

In American English /hjuˈmeɪn/; in British English /hjuːˈmeɪn/.

How do you use humane in a sentence?

The animals deserve humane treatment. They demanded more humane conditions for prisoners.

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