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   hu·man·i·ty

   /hyo͞oˈmanədē/

   noun

   • 1. the human race; human beings collectively: "appalling crimes against humanity" Similar humankindthe human racethe human speciesmankindmanpeoplemortalsHomo sapiensOpposite the animal kingdom
   • ▪ the fact or condition of being human; human nature: "music is the universal language with which we can express our common humanity" Similar human naturehumannessmortalityflesh and blood
   • 2. humaneness; benevolence: "he praised them for their standards of humanity, care, and dignity" Similar compassionbrotherly lovefellow feelinghumanenesskindnesskind-heartednessconsiderationunderstandingsympathytolerancegoodnessgood-heartednessgentlenessleniencymercymercifulnesspitytendernessbenevolencecharitygenerositymagnanimityOpposite crueltyinhumanity
   • 3. learning or literature concerned with human culture, especially literature, history, art, music, and philosophy.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French humanite, from Latin humanitas, from humanus (see human).

   Scrabble Points: 16

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word humanity, from compassionate behavior to human attributes to the human race. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of humanity.

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   Humanity is the human race, which includes everyone on Earth. It’s also a word for the qualities that make us human, such as the ability to love and have compassion, be creative, and not be a robot or alien.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHUMANITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the condition of being human: There is a sense of common humanity that unites people of all nations. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. humanity noun (SUBJECTS) (the) humanities [ plural ] the study of subjects such as literature, language, history, and philosophy: I've always been more interested in the humanities than the sciences.

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   Humanity definition: all human beings collectively; the human race; humankind.. See examples of HUMANITY used in a sentence.

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   HUMANITY meaning: 1. people in general: 2. understanding and kindness towards other people: 3. the condition of…. Learn more.

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   Definition of humanity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   HUMANITY meaning: 1 : the quality or state of being human; 2 : the quality or state of being kind to other people or to animals.