literae humaniores

See also: Literae Humaniores

English

Alternative forms

• Literae Humaniores, litteræ humaniores

Etymology

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

Further reading

• literae humaniores on Wikipedia.Wikipedia