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humanity noun

  /hjuˈmænɪti/ , [j̊ʊwˈmænɪɾi]
  • (uncountable) Humankind; human beings as a group.
 mensheid, mensdom, mensengeslacht
  • (uncountable) The human condition or nature.
 mensheid
  • (uncountable) The quality of being benevolent; humane traits of character; humane qualities or aspects.
 humaniteit, menselijkheid, menslievendheid

human noun

  /ˈhjuː.mən/ , /ˈju.mən/ , [ˈçju̟mn̩] , [ˈçju̟mən]
  • (fantasy, scifi, mythology) A human as contrasted from superficially similar but typically more powerful humanoid creatures; a member of the human race.
 mens

human adjective

  /ˈhjuː.mən/ , /ˈju.mən/ , [ˈçju̟mn̩] , [ˈçju̟mən]
  • (comparable) Having the nature or attributes of a human being.
 menselijk
  • (notcomp) Of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens or its closest relatives.
 menselijk, mens

humane adjective

  /hjuˈmeɪn/ , /hjuːˈmeɪn/ , /hjʉːˈmæɪn/
  • Having or showing concern for the pain or suffering of another; compassionate.
 menselijk, humaan

humanism noun

  /ˈhjumənɪz(ə)m/ , /ˈhjuːmənɪz(ə)m/
  • (historical, often capitalized) Specifically, a cultural and intellectual movement in 14th-16th century Europe characterised by attention to classical culture and a promotion of vernacular texts, notably during the Renaissance. [from 19th c.]
  • An ethical system that centers on humans and their values, needs, interests, abilities, dignity and freedom; especially used for a secular one which rejects theistic religion and superstition. [from 19th c.]
 humanisme
  • Humanitarianism, philanthropy.
 menslievendheid

humanities noun

  /hjuˈmæn.ɪ.tiz/
  • The study of language, literature, the arts, history, and philosophy, sometimes including religion.
 geesteswetenschappen

humanize

vermenselijken

humanely adverb

  /hjuːˈmeɪn.li/
  • In a humane manner.
 menselijk
crime against humanity
misdaad tegen de menselijkheid, misdaad tegen de mensheid
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