B1nounsociety
US/hjuːˈmæn.ə.ti/
UK/hjuːˈmæn.ə.ti/
all people in the world as a group; also kindness and care shown to others
In context
Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing humanity today.
The nurses treated every patient with great humanity, even when they were exhausted.
The former leaders were later found guilty of crimes against humanity.
Words that go with humanity
noun + preposition
- crimes against humanityThe court is investigating war crimes and crimes against humanity.
- rest of humanityRich countries cannot stay safe while ignoring the rest of humanity.
- future of humanityExperts disagree about how AI will shape the future of humanity.
- sense of humanityEven in the war, some soldiers never lost their sense of humanity.
adjective + noun
- common humanityMusic and food remind us of our common humanity.
- shared humanityThe festival celebrates our shared humanity across cultures.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The humanity is facing many problems.Correct: Humanity is facing many problems.