humanics

[ hyoo-man-iksor, often, yoo- ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. the study of the nature or affairs of humankind.

Word History and Origins

Origin of humanics¹

First recorded in 1860–65; human + -ics

Example Sentences

He calls this strategy humanics — a staple of Northeastern’s program that requires computer science majors to take theater classes.

From New York Times

First, is a new learning model that Aoun calls “humanics.”

From Washington Post

“C-88775 has broken the First Law of Humanics. It will be terminated and replaced. J-21499 will be disciplined.”

From Nature

The workers sat at long benches, surrounded by Screenbots that defaulted to the Three Laws of Humanics whenever there was nothing else to display.

From Nature

W-99299 taught basic skills to children: the Laws of Humanics, obedience, hygiene, agility, balance.

From Nature