humanity

humanity
n.
quality of being humane

1) to display humanity

2) common humanity

the human race

3) a crime against humanity

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[hjʊ'mænɪtɪ]
['quality of being humane'] to display humanity
['the human race'] a crime against humanity
common humanity

Combinatory dictionary. 2013.

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