Definition of Literae Humaniores in English:
Literae Humaniores
plural nounˌlɪtərʌɪ hjuːˌmanɪˈɔːriːzˈlitərē
treated as singular The honours course in classics, philosophy, and ancient history at Oxford University.
Example sentencesExamples
- He received first class honors in classical moderations and literae humaniores and, upon graduation, was elected to a Fellowship of University College, Oxford.
- In 1865 Bradley entered University College, Oxford, as a Scholar, getting a first in classical moderations in 1867 but only an unexpected second in literae humaniores in 1869.
- So he returned to undergraduate studies and two years later submitted to examination in literae humaniores [classics and philosophy] and acquired for the second time a first class honours degree, one of the best in his year.
Origin
Latin, literally 'the more humane studies'.