L'humanité (en. Humanity)
/ly-ymanité/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
The totality of men and women who inhabit the Earth.
Humanity must work together to solve climate crises.
L'humanité doit travailler ensemble pour résoudre les crises climatiques.
The quality of being human, including compassion and kindness.
His generosity reflects his humanity.
Sa générosité témoigne de son humanité.
Academic disciplines that study cultural representations and human values.
The humanities include history, philosophy, and sociology.
Les sciences humaines incluent l'histoire, la philosophie et la sociologie.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'humanitas', meaning 'human nature'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
On a global scale of humanity
Referring to considerations concerning all people on the planet.
À l'échelle de l'humanité
Humanity in danger
A situation where the survival of all humanity is threatened.
L'humanité en danger
To show humanity
To act with compassion and kindness towards others.
Faire preuve d'humanité
Related Words
humanity
The quality of what is human.
humanité
humanist
Someone who values the individual and human values.
humaniste
human
Relating to human beings.
humain
Slang Meanings
Humanity, with a connotation of weakness or naivety.
Stop being so humanitarian, sometimes you have to be tougher.
Arrête d'être si humanité, parfois il faut être plus dur.
A way to refer to altruistic or charitable actions.
His act of giving to charity is a true humanity.
Son acte de donner à la charité, c'est un vrai l'humanité.