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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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