humanity
gb/hjumˈænɪti/ us/hjumˈænɪti/
B1
Английский
~ 7900
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
B1
entity
1
all human beings collectively
All people in the world, seen as one group.
Модель употребления:
humanity [verb]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes use 'humanities' instead of 'humanity' for this meaning. 'Humanity' means all human beings as a group, while 'the humanities' (usually plural, with 'the') means academic subjects like literature, history, and philosophy. Also, 'humanity' in this sense is uncountable and does not take a plural form (*'humanities' is wrong here).
Синонимы
humankind (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal and less emotional than 'humanity'.)
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mankind (Traditional term; now often avoided because it can sound male-focused.)
Антонимы
animals (Contrasts humans as a group with non-human creatures.)
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machines (Contrasts human beings with artificial, non-living intelligences or tools.)
Коллокации
all of humanity
|the whole of humanity
|the future of humanity
|threat to humanity
|crimes against humanity
|for the good of humanity
Темы
society
|global
|philosophy
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- Climate change is a challenge that affects all of humanity.
- Some scientists worry that an uncontrolled pandemic could threaten humanity.
- Acts of kindness remind us that there is still hope for humanity.
- Space travel has changed how we see humanity's place in the universe.
- The discovery was celebrated as a great achievement for humanity.
Примеры для изучающих
- Clean water is important for the health of humanity.
- War brings great pain to humanity.
- New vaccines can help protect humanity from disease.
- Many people work to make a better future for humanity.
- We must think about how our actions affect humanity.
Существительное
formal
B2
property
2
kindness and compassion for others
The quality of being kind and caring, especially to people who are hurt or in need.
Модель употребления:
show humanity (towards/to [someone])
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'humanity' with 'humanitarian'. 'Humanity' is a noun meaning kindness or compassion. 'Humanitarian' is usually an adjective (a humanitarian effort) or a person (a humanitarian) who works to help others. Also, avoid using an article before this uncountable meaning in most cases (say 'with great humanity', not '*with a great humanity').
Синонимы
compassion (Focuses more specifically on feeling another person's suffering and wanting to help.)
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kindness (More everyday and informal; less formal and broad than 'humanity'.)
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humaneness (Very close in meaning, but mainly used about avoiding cruelty, especially in treatment or punishment.)
Антонимы
cruelty (Direct opposite; means a desire to cause pain or not caring about the pain you cause.)
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inhumanity (Formal opposite; means extreme lack of kindness or compassion, especially in terrible treatment of others.)
Коллокации
show humanity
|act of humanity
|great humanity
|with humanity
|compassion and humanity
|a lack of humanity
Темы
emotions
|ethics
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- The nurse treated every patient with great humanity.
- In times of crisis, small acts of humanity can make a huge difference.
- They appealed to the judge's sense of humanity when asking for a lighter sentence.
- The volunteers showed remarkable humanity in the way they cared for the refugees.
- Her humanity and warmth made everyone feel safe and respected.
Примеры для изучающих
- The doctor showed humanity when he spoke gently to the family.
- We need more humanity in how we talk to each other online.
- He did not show any humanity to the men he fired.
- Helping a stranger in trouble is an act of humanity.
- Her humanity was clear in the way she listened.
Существительное
C1
state
3
the condition or qualities of being human
The fact and quality of being human, including normal feelings and weaknesses.
Модель употребления:
the humanity of [someone/something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes mix this sense with the 'all people' meaning and write sentences like '*The humanity are suffering.' For this meaning, use 'humanity' as an abstract noun without plural or a verb that agrees with a singular noun: 'Humanity is complex.' This sense is often used with modifiers like 'shared', 'common', or 'loss of'.
Синонимы
humanity (as human nature) (Paraphrasing synonym; used to highlight humans' shared emotional and moral character.)
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human nature (Overlapping but broader; refers to typical ways humans think and act, not only emotional depth and vulnerability.)
Антонимы
inhumanity (Stresses absence or loss of human feeling and moral sense, as if someone is no longer truly human.)
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dehumanization (Refers to the process of taking away someone's sense of being human or treating them as less than human.)
Коллокации
shared humanity
|our common humanity
|the humanity of [someone]
|loss of humanity
|strip someone of their humanity
|the full range of humanity
Темы
philosophy
|identity
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- The film shows the humanity of people living through war, not just the violence.
- His apology revealed a side of his humanity that the public had never seen before.
- Her photographs capture the quiet humanity of everyday life.
- Even in prison, he tried to hold on to his humanity.
- The novel explores the dark and tender sides of our shared humanity.
Примеры для изучающих
- The story shows the humanity of the workers, not only their jobs.
- When we see other people cry, we feel our shared humanity.
- The robot looks real, but it does not have humanity.
- In the hard camp, the men tried not to lose their humanity.
- The book helped me understand the humanity of people I once feared.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
humanity
IPA
GB/hjumˈænɪti/
US/hjumˈænɪti/
Слоги и ударение
hu - man - ity (3 слога)
Stress on 2nd syllable (man)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: humanity
- Plural: humanity
Родственные слова
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
Выражения
all of humanity
1/ˈɔl əv hjumˈænɪti/
fixed phrase
every human being together
Every person in the world, seen as one group.
Примеры
- Climate change is a problem that will affect all of humanity.
- A cure for this disease would be a gift to all of humanity.
common humanity
1/kˈɑmən hjumˈænɪti/
fixed phrase
human qualities all people share
The human feelings and needs that all people share, no matter where they are from.
Примеры
- Remembering our common humanity can help reduce hatred.
- The speech appealed to our common humanity rather than to politics.
crimes against humanity
1/kɹˈaɪmz əɡˈɛnst hjumˈænɪti/
fixed phrase
formal
very serious crimes harming civilians
Extremely serious crimes, like mass killing or torture, done to many civilians, usually during war or conflict.
Примеры
- The general was charged with crimes against humanity for ordering the attacks on villages.
- Crimes against humanity have no time limit under international law.
in the name of humanity
1/ˈɪn ðə nˈeɪm əv hjumˈænɪti/
fixed phrase
formal
as a strong moral appeal
Used to make a very strong moral request, meaning ‘because it is right for all people’.
Примеры
- We ask you, in the name of humanity, to stop this war.
- In the name of humanity, they demanded that the prisoners be released.
loss of humanity
1/lˈɔs əv hjumˈænɪti/
fixed phrase
losing human feeling or dignity
A state where people no longer show normal human feelings, or are treated as if they are not fully human.
Примеры
- The film shows the gradual loss of humanity in a brutal prison system.
- Extreme poverty can lead to a loss of humanity when people are treated like objects.
shared humanity
1/ʃˈɛɹd hjumˈænɪti/
fixed phrase
the fact we are all human
The idea that all people, everywhere, are human in the same basic way.
Примеры
- Travel can help us feel our shared humanity with people from other cultures.
- Art often reminds us of our shared humanity across time and place.
show some humanity
1/ʃˈoʊ sˈʌm hjumˈænɪti/
fixed phrase
behave with kindness and care
To act in a kind and caring way toward someone, especially when you have power over them.
Примеры
- Please, show some humanity and let the families say goodbye.
- The guards were told to show some humanity when dealing with the protesters.
the future of humanity
1/ðə fjˈut͡ʃɚ əv hjumˈænɪti/
fixed phrase
what will happen to humans
What life for all people will be like in the years and centuries to come.
Примеры
- Many scientists worry about how new technologies will affect the future of humanity.
- Decisions about the environment are decisions about the future of humanity.