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   humanity

   /hjʊˈmanɪti/

   noun

   • 1. human beings collectively: "appalling crimes against humanity" Similar humankindthe human racethe human speciesmankindmanpeoplemortalsHomo sapiensOpposite the animal kingdom
   • ▪ the state of being human: "our differences matter but our common humanity matters more" Similar human naturehumannessmortalityflesh and blood
   • 2. the quality of being humane; benevolence: "he praised them for their standards of humanity and care" Similar compassionbrotherly lovefellow feelinghumanenesskindnesskind-heartednessconsiderationunderstandingsympathytolerancegoodnessgood-heartednessgentlenessleniencymercymercifulnesspitytendernessbenevolencecharitygenerositymagnanimityOpposite crueltyinhumanity
   • 3. learning 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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   understanding and kindness towards other people: show/display humanity If only he would show/ display a little humanity for once. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. humanity noun (BEING HUMAN) C2 [ U ] the condition of being human: There is a sense of common humanity that unites people of all nations.

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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.

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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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