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| hu·man·i·ty [ hyoo mánnətee ] |
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1. human race: the human race considered as a whole
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2. qualities of human being: the qualities or characteristics considered as a whole to be characteristic of human beings
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3. kindness: kindness or compassion for others
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plural noun hu·man·i·ties or Hu·man·i·ties |
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1. liberal arts: subjects such as history, languages, and philosophy that involve the study of culture and ideas, as distinct from the sciences
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2. classical studies: the study of the language and literature of the ancient Greeks and Romans
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