humanity  /hju ˈmæ nɪ ti/ ? Meaning of "humanity"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) the quality of being humane
  2. (n) the quality of being human
  3. (n) all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

Usage(s):

  1. Leah Gallo Dreamworks Horror coexists with humanity, once we see the damage of a soul driven mad by a love lost and defiled.
  2. You also do work on existential risks to humanity: asteroids, full-scale nuclear war, etc.
  3. Christ's death was necessary to cleanse humanity's sins The real focus should be Christ's love and compassion, not his death Question of the Week: The Crucifixion.

Quotes

  1. "This attack is on international law, the conscience of humanity and world peace," Recep Tayyip Erdogan told The Associated Press, who is the prime minister of Turkey.
    on Jun 1, 2010 By: Recep Tayyip Erdogan Source: Politically Illustrated (blog)

  2. "The concerns for nonviolence, sustainable development, justice and peace, and care for our environment are of vital importance for humanity," Benedict told the crowd massed on an unused wharf in Sydney.
    on Jul 17, 2008 By: Pope Benedict XVI Source: USA Today

  3. "Those who benefit from such acts are the enemies of humanity, the enemies of democracy," he said.
    on Jul 8, 2010 By: Nouri al-Maliki Source: Danbury News Times

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