humane

/'hju:mein/

Thân thiện

A veterinarian provides humane care to an injured animal.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Characterized by compassion and sympathy for others, especially for those suffering or in distress: A "humane" action, person, or system is one that shows kindness, mercy, and a desire to prevent or reduce pain and suffering.
   • Pertaining to or promoting humanistic learning and refinement: In an academic context, "humane" can describe studies or education focused on human culture, such as literature, philosophy, and the arts, emphasizing intellectual and moral development.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • The organization promotes humane treatment of all animals. (The organization advocates for kind and compassionate treatment.)
  • He argued for a more humane approach to criminal justice. (He advocated for a justice system characterized by greater compassion.)
  • The university is known for its strong tradition of humane studies. (The university is renowned for its emphasis on the humanities and liberal arts.)

Advanced Usage

• "Humane society": An organization dedicated to promoting animal welfare and preventing cruelty.
  • She volunteers at the local humane society every weekend.
• "Humane killer": A device or method designed to cause the least possible suffering when killing an animal.
  • The law requires the use of a humane killer in slaughterhouses.

Variants and Related Words

• Humanely (adverb): In a compassionate and kind manner.
  • The injured bird was humanely euthanized by the veterinarian.
• Humaneness (noun): The quality of being humane.
  • The humaneness of their policies was widely praised.
• Humanitarian (adjective/noun): (A person) concerned with promoting human welfare and reducing suffering, often on a large scale. (Note: This is a related but distinct concept, often involving organized relief efforts.)
  • The country received humanitarian aid after the earthquake.

Synonyms

• Compassionate: Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others.
• Merciful: Showing or exercising mercy.
• Kind-hearted: Having a kind and sympathetic nature.
• Benevolent: Well-meaning and kindly.

Antonyms

• Inhumane: Lacking compassion or mercy; cruel.
• Cruel: Willfully causing pain or suffering to others.
• Brutal: Savagely violent, harsh, or merciless.

Related Phrases and Concepts

• Humane education: Education that fosters compassion, ethical reasoning, and respect for people, animals, and the environment.
  • The school integrated humane education into its curriculum.
• Humane conditions: Living or working circumstances that meet basic needs and respect dignity.
  • The activists demanded more humane conditions for the prisoners.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. showing evidence of moral and intellectual advancement
2. marked or motivated by concern with the alleviation of suffering
3. pertaining to or concerned with the humanities
   • humanistic studies
   • a humane education

Từ đồng nghĩa

• humanist
• humanistic