literae humaniores

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Etymology[edit]

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

Noun[edit]

literae humaniores (uncountable)

  1. An undergraduate course of study focused on classics.
    Synonym: Greats

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