humanity

All the people in the world, considered together.

• The discovery could benefit humanity.
• Climate change threatens the future of humanity.
• Has humanity learned enough from its past mistakes?

Similar words: humankind, mankind, the human race

Common phrases: all humanity, future of humanity, benefit humanity

The qualities and experiences that make us human.

• Our emotions are part of our humanity.
• The story explores the hero’s humanity.
• Their shared humanity mattered more than their differences.

Similar words: human nature, humanness

Common phrases: shared humanity, our humanity, common humanity

Kindness and care for other people, especially when they are suffering.

• They treated the prisoners with humanity.
• Her humanity showed in the care she gave strangers.
• Even in war, people can show humanity.

Similar words: compassion, kindness, humaneness

Opposites: cruelty, inhumanity

Common phrases: show humanity, basic humanity, act of humanity

A subject such as history, literature, or philosophy that studies people and their culture.

• Philosophy is usually classified as a humanity.
• She studies several humanities, including history and literature.
• The course treats music as a humanity rather than a practical skill.

Similar words: humanities subject

Common phrases: study a humanity, humanity subject