Humanistic and Humane

Humanistic

Humanistic adjective - Marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare.
Usage example: respect and humanistic regard for all members of our species

Humane is a synonym for humanistic. In some cases you can use "Humane" instead an adjective "Humanistic".

Humane

Humane adjective - Marked or motivated by concern with the alleviation of suffering.

Humanistic is a synonym for humane. You can use "Humanistic" instead an adjective "Humane".

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