humanity

Pronunciation

Noun B1 Intermediate

All people considered together as a group, or the quality of being kind and caring toward others.

"The disaster relief effort showed humanity at its most generous."

Synonyms and antonyms

mankind compassion

inhumanity cruelty

"Humanity" shifts meaning depending on context: sometimes it means all people, and sometimes it means the quality of kindness.

Which word fits the gap? "The disaster relief effort showed _____ at its most generous."

Answer: humanity

In your own words, what does "humanity" mean?

All people considered together as a group, or the quality of being kind and caring toward others.