(not comparable) Of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens or its closest relatives. / (comparable) Having the nature or attributes of a human being.

(strictly) The tallest, most abundant and most intelligent of primates; Homo sapiens. / (broadly) Any hominid of the genus Homo.

(rare) To behave as or become, or to cause to behave as or become, a human.

Humankind; human beings as a group. / The human condition or nature. / The quality of being benevolent; humane traits of character; humane qualities or aspects.

Having or showing concern for the pain or suffering of another; compassionate. / Obsolete spelling of human

The study of the humanities or the liberal arts; literary (especially classical) scholarship.

in a humane way

The property of being humane.

(transitive) To make human; to give or cause to have the fundamental properties of a human. / (transitive) To make sympathetic or relatable. / (intransitive) To become humane or civilized.

To make humane.