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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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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › humanityHumanity - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › humanityHumanity Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of HUMANITY is compassionate, sympathetic, or generous behavior or disposition : the quality or state of being humane. How to use humanity in a sentence.

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

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHUMANITY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   understanding and kindness toward 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.

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

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   A person's humanity is their state of being a human being, rather than an animal or an object.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › humanityHumanity - definition of humanity by The Free Dictionary

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   1. all human beings collectively; the human race; humankind. 2. the quality or condition of being human; human nature.

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

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

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › humanity_nhumanity, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

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    What does the noun humanity mean? There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun humanity. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. humanity has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. rhetoric (Middle English) grammar (Middle English) See meaning & use. How common is the noun humanity?