literae humaniores

/ (ˈlɪtəˌriː hjuːˌmænɪˈɔːriːz) /

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

Words nearby literae humaniores

lite, liter, literacy, literacy hour, literacy test, literae humaniores, literal, literal-minded, literalism, literality, literalize
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