litterae humaniores
lit·te·rae hu·ma·ni·o·res
noun pl\ˈli-tə-ˌrī-hü-ˌmä-nē-ˈȯr-ˌās\
Definition of LITTERAE HUMANIORES
Origin of LITTERAE HUMANIORES
Medieval Latin, literally, more humane letters
First Known Use: 1747
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