humanity

noun

hyü-ˈma-nə-tē How to pronounce humanity (audio)
Definition of humanitynext
1
as in world
human beings in general all humanity can learn from this tragedy

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2
as in kindness
the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune a country known for the humanity of its liberal immigration policy

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3
as in mankind
the human race in Greek mythology, the gods display many of the weaknesses of humanity, such as jealousy, foolishness, and greed

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Recent Examples of humanity According to Blade Runner 2099, humanity only has about 73 years left, which sounds about right. — Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2026 Still, Crow—the ever-optimist, as her body of work proves—clings on to the glimmers of hope from leaders of the world who do show us the best parts of humanity. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026 Did Musk ever really care about saving humanity from climate change? — Sheelah Kolhatkar, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026 Capability gains in ever more powerful models sparked industry-wide warnings of existential risks to humanity in September. — Kai Nicol-Schwarz,michael Considine, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for humanity
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  1. world
  2. kindness
  3. mankind
  4. people
  5. sympathy
  6. human
  7. compassion
  8. heart
Noun
  • More delegates from Latin America, the Arab world and Africa could lift the number of countries represented past 60, and possibly above 70.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Run by the art world’s favorite chef Mina Stone, the café serves an all-day menu of hearty salads, flavorful soups, Greek mezze and fancy toast.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of world
Noun
  • The play is largely a study in kindness, in both form and subject — even while facing the tough inevitabilities of any life.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
  • In that interview, Williams discussed growing up in New York, overcoming adversity and the importance of treating others with kindness.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of kindness
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  • Greed, in all of its forms—greed for life, for money, for love, knowledge—has marked the upward surge of mankind.
    — Michael Douglas, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
  • For all your training and experience in education, remember, human connection is mankind’s greatest superpower.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of mankind
Noun
  • Another 13 people were wounded on downtown Sacramento’s K Street and 10th Street, in what became the deadliest mass shooting in the city’s history.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
  • Organizers say more than 125,000 people are expected throughout the event, bringing in millions of dollars for the local economy.
    — Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Definition of people
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  • More recently, Eisenkot has emerged as a figure of solidity and a focus of sympathy.
    — David Remnick, New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Shares of Vistra and Talen Energy were up more than 9% Tuesday in sympathy.
    — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of sympathy
Noun
  • Worryingly, the series will show how their communities are increasingly under threat from humans.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Students are also instructed to slow down when driving near donkeys as collisions can cause injury or even death to humans and animals.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of human
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  • Caring for themselves gives them greater capacity for empathy, compassion and service.
    — Michael Corvini, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • While introducing the film, Stan reflected on the questions of judgment and need for compassion at the heart of its story.
    — Antonio Ferme, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of compassion
Noun
  • The story follows a celebrated pediatric heart surgeon whose daughter falls prey to a vengeful ghost.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The nine suites sell out far in advance, especially if there's a popular event in the city, so book well ahead if your heart is set on staying here.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
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“Humanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanity. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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