humanity
juˈmænɪti
humanities
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Definition of humanity - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
humankindall human beings collectively
  • Humanity must work together to solve global issues.
humankind mankind
2.
compassionthe quality of being kind and compassionate
  • Her humanity was evident in her daily acts of kindness..
compassion empathy kindness
3.
human conditionthe state of being human
  • Art often explores the depths of humanity.
human race humankind mankind
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Expressions with humanity

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belief that people are good and kind
Her faith in humanity was restored after witnessing the act of kindness.
large-scale act violating basic human rights or causing great suffering
He was tried for crime against humanity.
someone considered exceptionally talented or attractive
She thinks she's God's gift to humanity.
done with the aim of helping all people worldwide
They support medical research for the good of humanity.

Origin of humanity

Latin, humanitas (human nature)

Terms with humanity included in their meaning

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humanity
individual human being
humanity
all people and societies on Earth
humanity
lacking human characteristics or qualities
menn.
humanity
people or humanity collectively
humanity
mental abilities and intelligence shared by people as a whole
humanity
human being used with scorn or endearment
humanity
the entire human species on Earth
charity
showing concern for humanity through charitable actions

Examples of humanity in a sentence

  • The future of humanity depends on sustainable practices.
  • His humanity shone through when he helped the homeless.
  • She showed her humanity by volunteering at the shelter.
  • Philosophy delves into the essence of humanity.
  • The novel captures the struggles of humanity.

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  1. French:humanité, compassion, ...
  2. German:Menschheit, Menschlichkeit, ...
  3. Italian:umanità, compassione, ...
  4. Spanish:humanidad, compasión, ...
  5. Portuguese:humanidade, compaixão, ...
  6. Chinese:人类, 仁慈, ...
  7. Japanese:人類, 人間性, ...
  8. Arabic:اَلْبَشَرِيَّة, إِنْسَانِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:הָאֲנוֹשׁוּת, אֱנוֹשִׁיּוּת, ...
  10. Russian:человечество, человечность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:людство, людяність, ...
  12. Hindi:मानव जाति, दयालुता, ...
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