humanity

hu·man·i·ty

noun

The definition of humanity is the entire human race or the characteristics that belong uniquely to human beings, such as kindness, mercy and sympathy.

An example of humanity is all the people in the world.
An example of humanity is treating someone with kindness.

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humanity

noun

pl. -·ties

the fact or quality of being human; human nature
[pl.] human qualities or characteristics, esp. those considered desirable
the human race; mankind; people
the fact or quality of being humane; kindness, mercy, sympathy, etc.

Origin of humanity

Middle English humanite from Old French from Classical Latin humanitas

humanity Idioms

the humanities

languages and literature, esp. those of the classical Greeks and Romans
the branches of learning concerned with human thought and relations, as distinguished from the sciences: literature, philosophy, history, etc.

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humanity

noun

pl. hu·man·i·ties

Humans considered as a group; the human race.
The condition or quality of being human.
The quality of being humane; benevolence.
A humane characteristic, attribute, or act.
humanities
a. The languages and literatures of ancient Greece and Rome; the classics.
b. Those branches of knowledge, such as philosophy, literature, and art, that are concerned with human thought and culture.

Origin of humanity

Middle English humanite from Old French from Latin hūmānitās from hūmānus human ; see human .

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Noun

(uncountable)

Mankind; human beings as a group.
The human condition or nature.
The quality of being benevolent.
Humane traits of character; humane qualities or aspects.

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Origin

From Middle English humanitye, from Old French humanité, from Latin humanitas (“human nature, humanity, also humane conduct”), from humanus (“human, humane”); see human, humane. The interjection was first used ("Oh, the humanity!") by Herbert Morrison reporting on the Hindenburg disaster.

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