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humanity

[hyoo-man-i-tee, yoo-]

noun

plural

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  1. all human beings collectively; the human race; humankind.

  2. the quality or condition of being human; human nature.

  3. the quality of being humane; kindness; benevolence.

    Synonyms: , ,
    Antonyms: ,
  4. the humanities,

    1. the study of classical languages and classical literature.

    2. the Latin and Greek classics as a field of study.

    3. literature, philosophy, art, etc., as distinguished from the natural sciences.

    4. the study of literature, philosophy, art, etc.



humanity

/ ːˈæɪɪ /

noun

  1. the human race

  2. the quality of being human

  3. kindness or mercy

  4. (plural) the study of literature, philosophy, and the arts

  5. the study of Ancient Greek and Roman language, literature, etc

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • antihumanity noun
  • overhumanity noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of humanity1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English humanite, from Latin ūԾ; equivalent to human + -ity
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Example Sentences

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While Flanagan understands humanity’s penchant for complacency in the face of chaos, his script does little to elucidate the reasons people turn a blind eye to their fellow humans’ suffering, much less pose any solutions.

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Jake Wood did indeed become the executive director, but within a fortnight he resigned saying the project breached the humanitarian principles of "humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence", which he said he would not abandon.

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"No words about mercy. No humanity. No pardon. They have no right to life. Execute, execute and execute," Medvedev wrote on the Telegram social media platform.

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Roz reminds us of our own humanity, our capacity to love and feel deeply.

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And in Roddenberry’s more idyllic vision of the future, humanity’s strength is in its diversity.

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