Definition of humanity
humanities
1 : 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
2a : the quality or state of being human joined together by their common humanityb humanities plural : human attributes or qualities his work has the ripeness of the 18th century, and its rough humanities — Pamela H. Johnson
3 humanities plural : the branches of learning (such as philosophy, arts, or languages) that investigate human constructs (see 2construct 1a) and concerns as opposed to natural processes (as in physics or chemistry) and social relations (as in anthropology or economics)
4 : the totality of human beings : the human race : humankind a fierce compassion for the woes of humanity — Maurice Bowra
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Examples of humanity in a Sentence
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.
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Play castaway, snorkeling off of your own stretch of sand, then rejoin humanity for sundowners under the sails of Benguerra’s private dhow.
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The sacrifice made here, the anguish of war, reminds us to seek the divine spark that is common to all humanity.
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The court prosecutes cases of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity.
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The photos also show us the remarkable binding of humanity through tragic times, regardless of the extensive damage caused by treacherous floodwaters.
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Thus was Mary dispatched: briefly, nonspecifically, and in a way that focused on Holmes, acknowledging his humanity while emphasizing his unshakable professionalism.
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God Bless anyone who works in Law Enforcement or in any other field where the goal is to serve humanity.
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In 1959, several British and French research teams discovered that their independent studies pointed to a common conclusion—that some of humanity’s ills are caused by a disturbance of the normal chromosome number.
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Origin and Etymology of humanity
see 1human
First Known Use: 14th century
HUMANITY Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of humanity for English Language Learners
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: the quality or state of being human
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: the quality or state of being kind to other people or to animals
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: all people
HUMANITY Defined for Kids
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1 : the quality or state of being human Old enemies were joined by their common humanity in combating the disease.
2 : the human race These discoveries will benefit humanity.
3 humanities plural : studies (as literature, history, and art) concerned primarily with human culture
4 : kindness 1, sympathy … she … sent the Portugal captain a very handsome present for his humanity and charity to me. — Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe
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