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humanity
noun hu·man·i·ty \hyü-ˈma-nə-tē, yü-\
: the quality or state of being human
: the quality or state of being kind to other people or to animals
: all people
plural hu·man·i·ties
Full Definition of HUMANITY
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: the quality or state of being humane
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a : the quality or state of being human b plural : human attributes or qualities <his work has the ripeness of the 18th century, and its rough humanities — Pamela H. Johnson>
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plural : the branches of learning (as philosophy, arts, or languages) that investigate human constructs and concerns as opposed to natural processes (as in physics or chemistry) and social relations (as in anthropology or economics)
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: the human race : the totality of human beings
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First Known Use of HUMANITY
14th century
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humanity
noun hu·man·i·ty \hyü-ˈma-nə-tē, yü-\
plural hu·man·i·ties
Definition of HUMANITY for Kids
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: the quality or state of being human <Old enemies were joined by their common humanity in combating the disease.>
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: the human race <These discoveries will benefit humanity.>
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humanities plural : studies (as literature, history, and art) concerned primarily with human culture
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