humanities
US /hjuˈmæn·ɪ·t̬iz/
UK /hjuˈmæn·ɪ·t̬iz/
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academic disciplines that study aspects of human society and culture, including ancient and modern languages, literature, philosophy, history, archaeology, anthropology, human geography, law, politics, religion, and art
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She decided to major in the humanities at university.
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The study of the humanities helps us understand human experience.