/ hjuːˈmænəti; NAmE / noun
1.
[ U ] people in general :
crimes against humanity
2.
[ U ] the state of being a person rather than a god, an animal or a machine :
The story was used to emphasize the humanity of Jesus.
united by a sense of common humanity
3.
[ U ] the quality of being kind to people and animals by making sure that they do not suffer more than is necessary; the quality of being humane :
The judge was praised for his courage and humanity.
OPP inhumanity
4.
(the) humanities [ pl. ] the subjects of study that are concerned with the way people think and behave, for example literature, language, history and philosophy
—compare science
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English : from Old French humanite , from Latin humanitas , from humanus , from homo man, human being.