humanity

noun

hu·man·i·ty hyü-ˈma-nə-tē

yü-

plural humanities

Synonyms of humanity next

: compassionate, sympathetic, or generous behavior or disposition : the quality or state of being humane

bespeaking humanity for the enemy in the midst of a bloody struggle—

C. G. Bowers

: the quality or state of being human

joined together by their common humanity

humanities plural : human attributes or qualities

his work has the ripeness of the 18th century, and its rough humanities—

Pamela H. Johnson

humanities plural : the branches of learning (such as philosophy, arts, or languages) that investigate human constructs (see construct entry 2 sense 1a) and concerns as opposed to natural processes (as in physics or chemistry) and social relations (as in anthropology or economics)

: the totality of human beings : the human race : humankind

a fierce compassion for the woes of humanity—

Maurice Bowra

Example Sentences

We appealed to his sense of humanity. These discoveries will be of benefit to all humanity. She was cut off from the rest of humanity. the college of arts and humanities He's taking courses in both the sciences and the humanities.

Recent Examples on the Web Many scientists have pointed out that surpassing the 1.5-degree threshold will not mean humanity is doomed. —

Brad Plumer, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Mar. 2023 Scientists emphasize that the world or humanity won’t end suddenly if Earth passes the 1.5 degree mark. —

Seth Borenstein, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Mar. 2023 In an interview over dinner last month, Vogt shared a personal farewell to arms: a behind-the-mask tour of the habits, humor and humanity of some of his era’s most captivating characters. —

Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2023 Scientists emphasize that the world, civilization, or humanity won’t end if and when Earth hits and passes the 1.5 degree mark. —

Seth Borenstein And Frank Jordans, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Mar. 2023 Clarke has also created a chilling horror film environment as Pup battles his inner demons to reclaim his humanity. —

Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2023 Gen-Z wants the freedom to be loud, be proud and have an impact, especially around causes that impact humanity. —

Gianna Driver, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2023 On the yard, there are rules, restrictions and racial lines, but Actors’ Gang Prison Project classes allowed a glimpse into humanity that was stripped from them, Loya said. —

Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2023 One-quarter of all ice-free land is used for grazing and one-third of our cropland is used to produce feed for livestock, which have sixteen times the combined body mass of all humanity. —

IEEE Spectrum, 15 Mar. 2023 See More

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