humanity

noun
UK: /hjuːˈmæn.ə.ti/
US: /hjuːˈmæn.ə.t̬i/

  1. The quality of being kind to other people and animals.

    1. Showing humanity is very important in our interactions with others. [ ] [ ]
    2. The aid organization showed true humanity by providing food to the refugees offering support. [ ] [ ]

  2. All people considered as a group; the human race.

    1. Humanity must protect the planet for future generations to come. [ ] [ ]
    2. Scientists are constantly seeking to improve humanity's understanding of the universe through research. [ ] [ ]

  3. The subjects of study such as history, language, literature, and philosophy.

    1. She enjoys studying humanities to understand different cultures better. [ ] [ ]
    2. The university offers a wide range of courses within the humanities field including literature. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

civilization kindness compassion mankind humankind

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "humanity" in English means: The quality of being kind to other people and animals., All people considered as a group; the human race., The subjects of study such as history, language, literature, and philosophy..

The phonetic transcription of "humanity" is /hjuːˈmæn.ə.ti/ in British English and /hjuːˈmæn.ə.t̬i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "humanity": civilization, kindness, compassion, mankind, humankind.

Example usage of "humanity": "Showing humanity is very important in our interactions with others.". More examples on the page.