humane

/hjuːˈmeɪn/adjective

Showing kindness and compassion, and causing as little suffering as possible.

Example sentences

“The charity campaigns for humane treatment of farm animals.”
“Officials looked for a humane way to manage the stray cats.”

Note the difference from 'human': 'humane' is about kindness, 'human' about the species. Stress falls on the second syllable.

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