humanities

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

Example Sentences

In 2119, with Great Britain transformed into an archipelago by rising tides, a humanities professor named Thomas Metcalfe tries to solve the mystery of a lost poem.

From Los Angeles Times

However, humanities like English, history and some modern languages have seen a drop in popularity.

From BBC

In the humanities and philosophy, figures like Socrates remind us that knowledge begins with recognizing the limits of our understanding.

From Salon

A number of Ohio institutions began to comply with the law in the spring, shuttering DEI offices, eliminating a number of majors in the humanities and social sciences, and postponing racial affinity events.

From Salon

She wrote and edited for the Stanford Daily and Stanford’s literary magazine, and tutored high school students in humanities classrooms across the bay.

From Los Angeles Times