humanity

[ hyoo-man-i-teeor, often, yoo- ]

noun

, plural hu·man·i·ties.

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

   Synonyms: tenderness, goodwill, sympathy

   Antonyms: unkindness, inhumanity

4. the humanities,
   1. the study of classical languages and classical literature.
   2. the Latin and Greek classics as a field of study.
   3. literature, philosophy, art, etc., as distinguished from the natural sciences.
   4. the study of literature, philosophy, art, etc.

humanity

/ hjuːˈmænɪtɪ /

noun

1. the human race
2. the quality of being human
3. kindness or mercy
4. the humanities
   plural the study of literature, philosophy, and the arts
5. the study of Ancient Greek and Roman language, literature, etc

Other Words From

• anti·hu·mani·ty noun plural antihumanities
• over·hu·mani·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of humanity¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English humanite, from Latin hūmānitās; equivalent to human + -ity

Example Sentences

And while humanity's life expectancy has increased dramatically in the modern era, we still struggle with the inevitable health issues our bodies face as we get up in the years.

From Science Daily

A report by Human Rights Watch this week said Israel had committed war crimes and crimes against humanity by deliberately causing the mass displacement of Palestinians in Gaza.

From BBC

By sorting truth from deceit, holding the adage that humanity’s greatest weapon is the lie, the Sisterhood wields influence throughout the galactic Imperium by inserting their representatives at the side of every ruler.

From Salon

He's not willing to give up on his humanity, so the whole killing people and drinking their blood thing doesn't go over very well.

From Salon

Because nobody wins when humanity fails to see everyone as fully human.

From Salon

Related Words

• compassion
• empathy
• friendship
• generosity
• goodness
• goodwill
• kindness