literae humaniores
/ (ˈlɪtəˌriː hjuːˌmænɪˈɔːriːz) /
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noun
(at Oxford University) the faculty concerned with Greek and Latin literature, ancient history, and philosophy; classics
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Word Origin for literae humaniores
Latin, literally: the more humane letters
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