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Synonyms for humanity


Grammar : Noun
Spell : hyoo-man-i-tee or, often, yoo-
Phonetic Transcription : hyuˈmæn ɪ ti or, often, yu-

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Définition of humanity

Origin :
  • late 14c., "kindness, graciousness," from Old French humanité, umanité "human nature; humankind, life on earth; pity," from Latin humanitatem (nominative humanitas) "human nature; philanthropy, kindness; good breeding, refinement; the human race, mankind," from humanus (see human). Sense of "human nature, human form" is c.1400; that of "human race" first recorded mid-15c.
  • noun human race
  • noun benevolence
Example sentences :
  • Then he ventured into the heat and glare of Broadway where humanity stewed and wilted.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • I was oppressed, grieved, sickened, at the sad presentation of humanity.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • The Republic has marched on and on, and its step has exalted freedom and humanity.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • Here muster, not the forces of party, but the forces of humanity.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • Humanity hungers for international peace, and we crave it with all mankind.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • My humanity gave way for some time; but God was with me, and in the end I prevailed.
  • Extract from : « Biography of a Slave » by Charles Thompson
  • To understand why another does not understand seems to me beyond the power of humanity.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • For, as has already been hinted, Humanity has ever had but one God and but one Religion.
  • Extract from : « The Non-Christian Cross » by John Denham Parsons
  • I will devise it to humanity, and John Burke shall execute the will.
  • Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
  • The wave of humanity that swept down the steps carried Mike in its front wash.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

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