humanity (hjuːˈmænɪtɪ
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Definitions
noun
- the human race
- the quality of being human
- kindness or mercy
- See the humanities
- the study of Ancient Greek and Roman language, literature, etc
Synonyms
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kindness,
charity,
compassion,
understanding,
sympathy,
mercy,
tolerance,
tenderness,
philanthropy,
benevolence,
fellow feeling,
benignity,
brotherly love
kind-heartedness,
Quotations
"Out of the crooked timber of humanity no straight thing can ever be made"
"We're all of us guinea pigs in the laboratory of God. Humanity is just a work in progress"
Usage examples
The dining-room with its concentration of humanity was in chaos.
, A Daystar of Fear (1994)In her powerful solo dance, she plays with the founding rites of humanity like an alchemist.
Country Life (2004)Dub Cornett said his real intent was to pull a fast one on CBS and portray the underlying humanity of the subjects.
Globe and Mail (2003)Given the seething humanity in those pages, no criminal lawyer could ever hope to set up shop in a more inspirational location.
Glasgow Herald (2001)And now is the perfect time for humanity to awaken to its ecstatic nature.
, MOVING INTO ECSTASY: An Urban Mystic's Guide to Movement, Music and Meditation (2001)