Word
humanity
Phoneticshu·man·i·ty, stress on the second syllable
US/hjuˈmænɪti/
UK/hjuːmˈænɪti/
Definitions
01humankind
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. all people in the world as a single group.
n. the human race or species considered collectively. Uncountable in this sense.
日本語:人類※
“The future of humanity depends on how we treat our planet today.”
“The philosopher argued that the survival of humanity requires a fundamental shift in how we perceive our relationship with the natural world.”
02kindness
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the quality of being kind, caring, and sympathetic toward others.
n. the quality of being benevolent or showing compassion toward others. Often used to describe ethical behaviour in difficult situations.
日本語:人情※
“The doctor treated all his patients with great humanity and respect.”
“Even in the midst of the conflict, there were remarkable acts of humanity that transcended political divisions.”
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03human nature
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Academic
n. the state or quality of being a human being.
n. the condition or essential nature of being human, including both strengths and flaws.
日本語:人間性※
“The book explores the dark side of humanity through its complex characters.”
“The play examines the fragility of our common humanity when faced with extreme isolation and fear.”
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04academic subjects
B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun Academic
n. subjects of study that focus on human culture, such as history, literature, and philosophy.
n. the branches of learning concerned with human culture; usually used in the plural form 'the humanities'.
“She decided to study the humanities because she loved reading and history.”
“The university is increasing its funding for the humanities to encourage more students to engage with classical literature and ethics.”
Usage
Almost always used in the plural form 'the humanities' when referring to academic departments.
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “humanity” in context.
Verb
01. crimes against humanity
“The international court was established to prosecute individuals for crimes against humanity.”
noun + prep + noun
02. restore one's faith in humanity
“The stranger's act of kindness helped to restore my faith in humanity.”
verb + possessive + noun + prep + noun
Adjective
03. common humanity
“Despite our cultural differences, we are united by our common humanity.”
adj + noun
04. shared humanity
“The documentary highlights our shared humanity through stories of love and loss.”
adj + noun
Noun
05. future of humanity
“Scientists are concerned about how climate change will impact the future of humanity.”
noun + of + noun
06. sense of humanity
“The harsh conditions of the prison camp stripped the inmates of their sense of humanity.”
noun + of + noun
Preposition
07. for the good of humanity
“The researchers decided to share their findings for the good of humanity rather than patenting them.”
prep + noun + prep + noun
08. service to humanity
“She was awarded a Nobel Prize for her lifelong service to humanity.”
noun + prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“It is also a reminder that some experiences still belong not to nations or individuals, but to humanity as a whole.” “Min Aung Hlaing is wanted by the international criminal court for crimes against humanity against the Muslim Rohingya minority .” “Speakers said the youth participants at the summit are some of the best positioned to ensure that AI empowers humanity and helps people learn new skills – rather than simply taking jobs.” “These developments were still in their infancy, but it was already clear that humanity was no longer bound to Earth the way it always had been.” Etymology
Inherited from Middle English humanyte, humanite, humanitye. By surface analysis, human or humane + -ity. Partly displaced mankind, from Old English mancynn (literally “human race”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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