humanities — English Dictionary

Noun

1. Synonym of classical studies: the study of Ancient Greek and Latin, their literature, etc.

   Usage

   • Obsolete
   • plural
   • Plural only

2. The study of language, literature, the arts, history, and philosophy, sometimes including religion.

   Usage

   • plural
   • Plural only

   Examples

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   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 website.

Noun

1. studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

   Synonyms

   humanistic disciplineliberal artsarts

   Broader terms

   disciplinesubjectsubject areasubject fieldfieldfield of studystudybailiwick

   Examples

   the college of arts and sciences