Synonyms for

Humanity

Verb / hju:ˈmænɪti: / / ju:ˈmænɪti: / Another word for humanity — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The human race; human beings collectively.

Synonyms & similar words

humanrace man humans humanbeings humanness humankind world manhood mankind mankind people humans society civilization world population species man woman person individual mortal earthlings homosapiens humankind

Synonyms by register

Formal

mankind humankind people human race

Informal

folks people us

Literary

mortality sentience human spirit

Antonyms

inhumanity cruelty brutality savagery wickedness evil callousness

Common collocations

  • humanity's future
  • humanity's survival
  • humanity's greatest
  • humanity's responsibility
  • humanity's potential
  • humanity's progress
  • humanity's suffering

Word family

noun humanity
adjective human
adverb humanly

Usage note

Humanity generally refers to the human race collectively or the quality of being humane. It is typically used in a formal or academic context.

Example sentences

  1. Humanity has the ability to create wonderful things.
  2. We need to show more kindness and compassion towards humanity.
  3. Throughout history, humanity has faced many challenges and triumphs.
  4. The future of humanity is in our hands.
  5. We should strive to make the world a better place for all of humanity.

Quotes

  • The greatness of humanity is not in being human, but in being humane. - Mahatma Gandhi
  • I am a human being, nothing human can be alien to me. - Terence
  • We are all of us stars, and we deserve to twinkle. - Marilyn Monroe

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