Meaning of the word humanities in English

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humanities

US /hjuˈmæn·ɪ·t̬iz/
UK /hjuˈmæn·ɪ·t̬iz/
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Plural Noun

1.

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

Example:
She decided to major in the humanities at university.
The study of the humanities helps us understand human experience.
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