Humanity
/hjuːˈmæn.ɪ.ti/noun
The quality of being human; the human race collectively.
Did you know?The term 'humanity' traces back to a time when the essence of being human was seen not just as biological, but also as a reflection of the divine spirit within us.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dʰe-
“to set, put, place; related to creation and existence.”
Latin
Latin
humanitas
“the quality of being human, kindness, or human nature.”
Old French
Old French
humanité
“humanity, human nature, compassion.”
Middle English
Middle English
humanite
“the state of being human, kindness, or compassion.”
Modern English
English
humanity
“the collective human race or the quality that makes one human.”