humanics

American

[hyoo-man-iks, yoo-] / hjuˈmæn ɪks, ju- /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

the study of the nature or affairs of humankind.

Etymology

Origin of humanics

First recorded in 1860–65; human + -ics

Example Sentences

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He calls this strategy humanics — a staple of Northeastern’s program that requires computer science majors to take theater classes.

From New York Times • Apr. 5, 2018

“The humanics brain learns right from wrong, good from bad, the same way we did.”

From Washington Times • Jul. 7, 2014

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