humanities
/hjuˈmæn.ɪ.tiz/
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Meaning · English
The study of language, literature, the arts, history, and philosophy, sometimes including religion.
Noun
Examples
The Old Church is one of nearly 240 recipients of grants awarded by NEH for humanities projects in support of the preservation of historic collections, humanities documentaries and exhibitions, scholarly books and research, and educational opportunities for teachers, according to the agency’s websit
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “humanities” mean?
The study of language, literature, the arts, history, and philosophy, sometimes including religion.
Is “humanities” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.