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.
OPPINHUMANITY
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
compareSCIENCE
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