noun
- academic subjects concerned with human culture, such as literature, history, philosophy, and the arts, as distinguished from the sciences
Usage: usually plural
Examples
- She decided to major in the humanities rather than engineering.
- The university’s humanities department offers courses in literature and philosophy.
- Funding for humanities programs has decreased in recent years.
- Students in the humanities learn critical thinking and communication skills.
- The humanities help us understand different cultures and historical periods.
- Many humanities graduates pursue careers in education, journalism, or law.