CEFR C1

humanities

noun

Meaning

Academic subjects such as literature, philosophy, history, and art that study human society and culture.

Examples

The university offers a wide range of courses in the humanities.
She decided to major in the humanities, focusing on classical literature.

Synonyms: liberal arts, arts, culture, studies

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humanities (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /hjuːˈmænɪtiz/

Definition

Academic subjects such as literature, philosophy, history, and art that study human society and culture.

Examples

The university offers a wide range of courses in the humanities.
She decided to major in the humanities, focusing on classical literature.
Many argue that the humanities are essential for developing critical thinking skills.

Synonyms of humanities

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