humanities

Cultural  

1. One of the main branches of learning. A scholar of the humanities studies history, literature, the fine arts, and philosophy.

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Example Sentences

Mr. Goldman is an associate professor of humanities in the Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education at the University of Florida and a visiting fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.

From The Wall Street Journal

Second, educational background is crucial, making sure hires span arts, sciences, humanities and vocational training.

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Thomas Albert Howard is a professor of humanities and holds the Duesenberg Chair in Ethics at Valparaiso University.

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Their work demonstrates how historical accounts can be validated and violent deaths reconstructed in remarkable detail when the humanities and natural sciences collaborate.

From Science Daily

“It’s not like I’ve managed to breeze my way through Harvard,” she said, pointing to B’s and some humanities courses with heavy reading loads.

From The Wall Street Journal