Human and Humane are often mixed up. Human (noun) means Relating to or characteristic of humankind/ a human being, while Humane (adjective) means Having or showing compassion or benevolence.
Meaning: Relating to or characteristic of humankind/ a human being.
Synonyms: Anthropoid, Person, Human being, Personage, Mortal, Member of the human race.
Example: All humans alive today are related to a single person who lived in Africa around 60,000 years ago.
Meaning: Having or showing compassion or benevolence.
Synonyms: Compassionate, Kind, Kind-hearted, Considerate, Sympathetic.
Example: The newspaper article about the lack of humane treatment given to inmates led to the prison warden’s resignation.
