literae humaniores

See also: Literae Humaniores

English

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Etymology

From Latin līterae hūmāniōrēs (literally “more humane literature”), originally in contrast with theology (the literae diviniores).

Noun

literae humaniores (uncountable)

  1. An undergraduate course of study focused on classics.
    Synonyms: Greats, Lit. Hum.

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