literae humaniores

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Etymology

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

Noun

literae humaniores (uncountable)

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

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