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humanity
[ hyoo-man-i-teeor, often, yoo- ]
noun
- all human beings collectively; the human race; humankind.
- the quality or condition of being human; human nature.
- the quality of being humane; kindness; benevolence.
Synonyms: tenderness, goodwill, sympathy
Antonyms: unkindness, inhumanity
- the humanities,
- the study of classical languages and classical literature.
- the Latin and Greek classics as a field of study.
- literature, philosophy, art, etc., as distinguished from the natural sciences.
- the study of literature, philosophy, art, etc.
humanity
/ hjuːˈmænɪtɪ /
noun
- the human race
- the quality of being human
- kindness or mercy
- the humanitiesplural the study of literature, philosophy, and the arts
- the study of Ancient Greek and Roman language, literature, etc
Other Words From
- anti·hu·mani·ty noun plural antihumanities
- over·hu·mani·ty noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
The question of how much the public values art over humanity is an enduring one, only further complicated by the fact that men dominate the world of fine arts.
He also said restoring the "disrupted harmony of our entire planet" is the most "important" task facing humanity.
“I’m not surprised by this humanity, the people wanting to help. When you’re receiving it, it’s amazing. It’s a blessing. But sometimes, you feel guilty.”
“This is a really dark time for science and for humanity,” Hughes said, “but there’s an energy that we’ve created here that’s really helpful and has the power to change the world.”
It all comes to a head on a track called Perfect Celebrity where she sings, "I became a notorious being" – a lyric that, like the meat dress before it, strips away her humanity.
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