Humanities Subject Areas

humanity

/hjʊˈmanɪti/

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noun​

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   1. human beings collectively.

"The choice benefitted all humanity"

synonyms: humankind, the human race, the human species, people, mortals; 

Homo sapiens

"humanity evolved from the higher apes"

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   2. The quality of being humane; benevolence.

"he praised them for their standards of humanity and care"