literae humaniores

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Etymology

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

Noun

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literae humaniores (uncountable)

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

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