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/hjuˈmænɪti/ · hu·man·i·ty
noun
  1. Mankind; human beings as a group. Humanity has always been fascinated by the mysteries of the cosmos.
  2. The human condition or nature. The documentary offers a sobering look at the fragility of humanity.
  3. The quality of being benevolent; humane traits of character; humane qualities or aspects. She showed great humanity by caring for the stray animals during the storm.
Did you know? During the Renaissance, the Latin term 'humanitas' inspired the curriculum of the 'studia humanitatis', which eventually gave rise to the modern academic fields known as the humanities.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 14, 2026