Humanity: meaning, definitions and examples

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humanity

 

[ hjuหˆmรฆnษ™ti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

the human race

Humanity refers to all human beings collectively, the human race. It encompasses the qualities and attributes that make us human, such as compassion, empathy, and the capacity for rational thought. Humanity also refers to the state or condition of being human, including the shared experiences and struggles that unite us as a species.

Synonyms

humankind, mankind, people, the human race

Examples of usage

  • Humanity has made remarkable progress in science and technology.
  • The future of humanity depends on our ability to address climate change.
  • Acts of kindness and compassion are essential for preserving humanity.
  • The documentary highlighted the resilience of humanity in the face of adversity.
  • The history of humanity is marked by both triumphs and tragedies.

Translations

Translations of the word "humanity" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น humanidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคจเคตเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Menschlichkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kemanusiaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปัŽะดัะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ludzkoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไบบ้กž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท humanitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ humanidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท insanlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ๋ฅ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅู†ุณุงู†ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lidstvo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤพudstvo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบบ็ฑป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤloveลกtvo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mannkyn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะดะฐะผะทะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bษ™ลŸษ™riyyษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ humanidad

Etymology

The word 'humanity' originated from the Latin word 'humanitas', which means 'human nature, kindness'. It has been used in various languages and cultures to refer to the collective essence of being human. Throughout history, the concept of humanity has been central to philosophical, ethical, and moral discussions. It emphasizes the importance of empathy, compassion, and understanding among individuals and societies.

See also: dehumanise, dehumanising, dehumanization, dehumanize, dehumanizing, humanitarian, humanitarians, humanization, humanize, humanizing, humankind, humans, inhuman, inhumanity, metahuman, subhuman, superhuman.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,662, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.