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Definition humanity in British English

humanity noun

[uncountable] noun
/hjuːˈmænəti/
1

all the people who are living in the world

Example

Weapons of this type are a threat to the survival of humanity.

Example

He was charged on six counts of crimes against humanity.

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2

a kind and sympathetic attitude towards other people, especially when they are suffering in some way

Example

He was lacking in basic humanity.

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3

the state of being human, and of behaving and thinking in the same way as other people

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By respecting other cultures, we affirm our common humanity.

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Definition humanity in British English