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Word: Humanity
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French humanite, from Latin humanitas, from humanus (see human)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
hjʊˈmanɪti
Dialects: British English
Definition:
human beings collectively
Short Definition:human beings collectively
Examples:- appalling crimes against humanity
Definition:
the quality of being humane; benevolence
Short Definition:quality of being humane
Examples:- he praised them for their standards of humanity and care
Definition:
learning concerned with human culture, especially literature, history, art, music, and philosophy.
Short Definition:learning concerned with human culture
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