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

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

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4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhumanity noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   1. Humans considered as a group; the human race. 2. The condition or quality of being human. 3. The quality of being humane; benevolence. 4. A humane characteristic, attribute, or act. 5. humanities. a. The languages and literatures of ancient Greece and Rome; the classics. b.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishHUMANITY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   humanity noun [U] (KINDNESS) kindness and sympathy towards others: Mother Teresa was famous for her compassion and humanity. Opposite. inhumanity. humanity noun [U] (BEING HUMAN) the condition of being human. (Definition of humanity from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of humanity.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHUMANITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · 2. uncountable noun [with poss] A person's humanity is their state of being a human being, rather than an animal or an object. [formal] ...a man who's almost lost his humanity in his bitter hatred of his rivals. 3. uncountable noun. Humanity is the quality of being kind, thoughtful, and sympathetic towards others.

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   Humanity definition, all human beings collectively; the human race; humankind. See more.