1. (職業または専門技術よりむしろ)一般的な知識と知的な技能を与えることを目的とした学問(studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills))
(obsolete)Synonym of classical studies: the study of Ancient Greek and Latin, their literature, etc.
The study of language, literature, the arts, history, and philosophy, sometimes including religion.
Synonyms:(obsolete)belles-lettres, (mainly India)arts; see also Thesaurus:humanities
2021 August 17, Artemis Moshtaghian, “Church made famous by Paul Revere reckons with its ties to slavery”, in CNN:
The Old Church is one of nearly 240 recipients of grants awarded by NEH for humanities projects in support of the preservation of historic collections, humanities documentaries and exhibitions, scholarly books and research, and educational opportunities for teachers, according to the agency’s website.