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Meanings of humane in English

Portuguese
humano
Spanish
humanitario

Marked or motivated by concern with the alleviation of suffering.

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        humano

        Pertaining to or concerned with the humanities.

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            Usage of humane in English
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            The New South Wales government said its drum lines were more humane.
            News.com.au
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            Quite simply, Air Taser is the most advanced, humane personal-defense unit available.
            Wired
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            Added to the economics are the ethics of humane treatment of animals.
            Feminist dot com
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            They also assured his family that the soldier was getting humane treatment.
            Reuters
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            The Atlanta penitentiary claims to be the most humane in the world.
            The Subterranean Brotherhood
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            The Hereros were far more humane in the field than the Germans.
            History of the World War: An Authentic Narrative of the World's...
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            He was hoping the humane traps out would work on Monday night.
            Radio NZ
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            His deeply humane writing touched minds and hearts across generations and continents.
            The Guardian
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            But that's missing the point of this terrifically humane and idealistic film.
            The Guardian
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            As far as war goes, it's about as humane as it gets.
            Breathless
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            A remarkable, humane and committed person who fought hard for working people.
            Radio NZ
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            He tried hard to reorient the Afghanistan war in a humane direction.
            Wired
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            I believe-nay , Iknow-thatingeneral our officers and soldiers are humane.
            The Art of Public Speaking
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            To accomplish it on the most humane principles was a primary wish.
            The 5000 year leap: a miracle that changed the world
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            The Taser is often pushed as more humane alternative to the handgun.
            Wired
            16
            The conditions in the prison, very possibly, will be made more humane.
            Utopia of Usurers and Other Essays
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