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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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   HUMANITY definition: 1. all people: 2. kindness and sympathy towards others: 3. the condition of being human. Learn more.

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   a : the quality or state of being human. They were joined together by their (common) humanity. b : the quality or state of being kind to other people or to animals. We appealed to his sense of humanity. — opposite inhumanity. 2. [noncount] : all people : humankind. These discoveries will be of benefit to all humanity.

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

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   3 days ago · humanity in American English. (hjuːˈmænɪti, or, often juː-) noun Word forms: plural -ties. 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.