With a human face
adjective
Something that is presented as gentle, kind or relatable, often when talking about a system, process, or organization.
He vowed to create a capitalism with a human face, relating to the needs of the people not just profit.
Often appears as...
- capitalism with a human face
- socialism with a human face
Usage tips
Formal
Idiomatic
adjective
To describe an object that has human-like features, often to personify the object.
The artist created a sculpture of a tree with a human face.
Often appears as...
- sculpture with a human face
- stone with a human face
adjective
Something that is presented as gentle, kind or relatable, often when talking about a system, process, or organization.
He vowed to create a capitalism with a human face, relating to the needs of the people not just profit.
Often appears as...
- capitalism with a human face
- socialism with a human face
Usage tips
Formal
Idiomatic
adjective
To describe an object that has human-like features, often to personify the object.
The artist created a sculpture of a tree with a human face.
Often appears as...
- sculpture with a human face
- stone with a human face
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Usage
Used metaphorically to describe systems or policies that consider human welfare and ethics.
The new healthcare plan is touted as insurance with a human face.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Appeal
Communicates empathy and compassion, aiming to connect emotionally with the audience.
She proposed a law enforcement strategy with a human face, to gain public support.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Phrase is figurative, don't confuse 'with a human face' to mean a physical human presence.
We need environmental policies with a human face, prioritizing people over profits.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Usage
Used metaphorically to describe systems or policies that consider human welfare and ethics.
The new healthcare plan is touted as insurance with a human face.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Appeal
Communicates empathy and compassion, aiming to connect emotionally with the audience.
She proposed a law enforcement strategy with a human face, to gain public support.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Phrase is figurative, don't confuse 'with a human face' to mean a physical human presence.
We need environmental policies with a human face, prioritizing people over profits.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Usage
Used metaphorically to describe systems or policies that consider human welfare and ethics.
The new healthcare plan is touted as insurance with a human face.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Appeal
Communicates empathy and compassion, aiming to connect emotionally with the audience.
She proposed a law enforcement strategy with a human face, to gain public support.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Phrase is figurative, don't confuse 'with a human face' to mean a physical human presence.
We need environmental policies with a human face, prioritizing people over profits.
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