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humane

Syllabification: (hu·mane)

Pronunciation: /(h)yo͞oˈmān/

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Definition of humane

adjective

1having or showing compassion or benevolence:regulations ensuring the humane treatment of animals
inflicting the minimum of pain:humane methods of killing

2 formal (of a branch of learning) intended to have a civilizing or refining effect on people:the center emphasizes economics as a humane discipline