All the people in the world can be referred to as humanity.
They face charges of committing crimes against humanity.
...a young lawyer full of illusions and love of humanity.
Synonyms: the human race, humankind, mankind, man More Synonyms of humanity
2. uncountable noun [with poss]
A person's humanity is their state of being a human being, rather than an animal or an object.
[formal]
...a man who's almost lost his humanity in his bitter hatred of his rivals.
3. uncountable noun
Humanity is the quality of being kind, thoughtful, and sympathetic towards others.
Her speech showed great maturity and humanity.
Synonyms: kindness, charity, compassion, understanding More Synonyms of humanity
4. plural noun
Thehumanities are the subjects such as history, philosophy, and literature which are concerned with human ideas and behaviour.
...students majoring in the humanities.
More Synonyms of humanity
humanity in British English
(hjuːˈmænɪtɪ)
nounWord forms: plural-ties
1.
the human race
2.
the quality of being human
3.
kindness or mercy
4. the humanities
5.
the study of Ancient Greek and Roman language, literature, etc
humanity in American English
(hjuːˈmænɪti, or, often juː-)
nounWord forms: plural-ties
1.
all human beings collectively; the human race; humankind
2.
the quality or condition of being human; human nature
3.
the quality of being humane; kindness; benevolence
4. See the humanities
Word origin
[1350–1400; ME humanite ‹ L hūmānitās. See human, -ity]
Examples of 'humanity' in a sentence
humanity
And where does our common humanity begin?
The Sun (2016)
Elections always prove that politics is a branch of the humanities rather than the sciences.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The arts and humanities still include some of the most popular subjects.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Are arts and humanities still worth pursuing?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He crossed continents for the destiny of our people and humanity.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Above all else Treasure what you get out of social science or humanities degrees.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The arts and humanities include some of the subjects that have been hit the worst by the introduction of 9,000 fees.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This should reignite it and thus save humanity.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
One of the great myths about humanity is that we are in charge.
Christianity Today (2000)
Yet the narrative is full of humanity and profoundly moving.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Government funding has been withdrawn from arts and humanities courses.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It is too full of humanity and humour to be that.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
We need to recognize the humanity of the people who are starving.
Thompkins, Peter, Bird, Christopher Secrets of the Soil (1990)
If any of the partygoers are found guilty of glorifying crimes against humanity they could face prison.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
It just underlines the humanity of the person!
Pearson, Althea Growing Through Loss and Grief (1994)
What else is there to hold onto at times like this but common humanity?
Oliver Poole BLACK KNIGHTS: On the Bloody Road to Baghdad (2003)
Their loved ones are dying for humanity and the world.
The Sun (2009)
What he discovered could rewrite the history of humanity.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Does one have to sacrifice his humanity to save humanity?
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It fed into the great humanity and integrity he showed.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
She certainly seemed more manipulator than victim in a castle full of damaged humanity.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
But when it comes to the humanities and arts subjects it often is.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Trains bring out the humanity in people.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
It was a much harder test of his philosophy and humanity than was the case with his writings on apartheid.
Boyne, Roy Foucault and Derrida - The Other Side Of Reason (1990)
Some also offer humanities and languages.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Rather like humanity itself, you might say.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Sadly, students following courses in the social sciences and humanities do very little reading today.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Students can also study a language, humanity or an arts subject.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
What profundity lightly carried, and what humour and humanity!
The Times Literary Supplement (2014)
We are left with a culture that seeks only to entertain and refuses to deal with humanity's deepest dilemmas.
The Times Literary Supplement (2012)
She used her earthy wisdom and uncanny discernment with kindness and humanity, seasoned with an enjoyment of the absurd.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
This urged journalists to see their role as serving rather than exploiting humanity, and to use their influence to build a more just society.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Quotations
Out of the crooked timber of humanity no straight thing can ever be madeImmanuel KantIdee zu einer allgemeinen Geschichte in welt bürgerlicher Absicht
We're all of us guinea pigs in the laboratory of God. Humanity is just a work in progressTennessee WilliamsCamino Real
In other languages
humanity
British English: humanity NOUN
All the people in the world can be referred to as humanity.
They face charges of committing crimes against humanity.
American English: humanity
Brazilian Portuguese: humanidade
Chinese: 人类
European Spanish: humanidad
French: humanité
German: Menschheit
Italian: umanità
Japanese: 人類
Korean: 인류
European Portuguese: humanidade
Latin American Spanish: humanidad
Chinese translation of 'humanity'
humanity
(hjuːˈmænɪtɪ)
n(u)
(= mankind) 人类(類) (rénlèi)
(= kindness) 博爱(愛) (bó'ài)
(= humanness) 人性 (rénxìng)
Derived Forms
the humanitiesn pl人文学(學)科 (rénwén xuékē)
1 (noun)
Definition
the human race
They face charges of committing crimes against humanity.
Synonyms
the human race
humankind
one of the age-old practices of humankind
mankind
the evolution of mankind
man
Anxiety is modern man's natural state.
men
men and women
people
mortals
Homo sapiens
2 (noun)
Definition
the quality of being human
It made me feel deprived of my humanity.
Synonyms
human nature
mortality
The event served as a stark reminder of our mortality.
humanness
3 (noun)
Definition
kindness or mercy
The speech showed great humility and humanity.
Synonyms
kindness
We have been treated with such kindness by everybody.
charity
He had no sense of right and wrong, no charity, no humanity.
compassion
They preach universal kindness and compassion.
understanding
We would like to thank them for their patience and understanding.
sympathy
We expressed our sympathy for her loss.
mercy
Neither side showed its prisoners any mercy.
tolerance
his tolerance and understanding of diverse human nature
tenderness
She smiled, politely, rather than with tenderness.
philanthropy
a retired banker well known for his philanthropy
benevolence
A bit of benevolence from people in power is not what we need.
fellow feeling
There is genuine fellow feeling for the victims.
benignity
brotherly love
kind-heartedness
(plural noun)
Definition
the study of literature, philosophy, and the arts
The number of students majoring in the humanities has declined.
Synonyms
arts
liberal arts
classics
classical studies
literae humaniores
Quotations
Out of the crooked timber of humanity no straight thing can ever be made [Immanuel Kant – Idee zu einer allgemeinen Geschichte in welt bürgerlicher Absicht]We're all of us guinea pigs in the laboratory of God. Humanity is just a work in progress [Tennessee Williams – Camino Real]
Additional synonyms
in the sense of benevolence
Definition
inclination to do good
A bit of benevolence from people in power is not what we need.
Synonyms
kindness,
understanding,
charity,
grace,
sympathy,
humanity,
tolerance,
goodness,
goodwill,
compassion,
generosity,
indulgence,
decency,
altruism,
clemency,
gentleness,
philanthropy,
magnanimity,
fellow feeling,
beneficence,
kindliness,
kind-heartedness,
aroha (New Zealand)
in the sense of charity
Definition
a kindly attitude towards people
He had no sense of right and wrong, no charity, no humanity.
Synonyms
kindness,
love,
pity,
humanity,
affection,
goodness,
goodwill,
compassion,
generosity,
indulgence,
bounty,
altruism,
benevolence,
Agape,
fellow feeling,
benignity,
bountifulness,
tenderheartedness,
aroha (New Zealand)
in the sense of compassion
Definition
a feeling of distress and pity for the suffering or misfortune of another