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humanity

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/hjuːˈmænɪti/ · hu-man-i-ty

The quality of being human, kindness, or compassion; the human species collectively.

Meanings

nounformal

The quality of being human, kindness, or compassion; the human species collectively.

انسان ہونے کی خصوصیت، مہربانی، یا رحم دلی؛ پوری انسانی نسل۔

انسانیت

Insaniyat

Formal: انسانیت

Synonyms

compassionkindnessmankindرحم دلیمہربانیبشریت

Antonyms

inhumanitycrueltybrutalityغیر انسانیسخت دلیبربریت

Common Collocations

  • the essence of humanity
  • humanity's role
  • global humanity

Example Sentences

The essence of humanity lies in our ability to empathize with others.

انسانیت کی اصل ہماری دوسروں کے ساتھ ہمدردی کرنے کی صلاحیت میں ہے۔

Insaniyat ki asal hamari doosron ke sath hamdardi karne ki salahiyat mein hai.

Acts of kindness are a reflection of our shared humanity.

مہربانی کے اعمال ہماری مشترکہ انسانیت کی عکاسی کرتے ہیں۔

Mehrbani ke aamal hamari mushtariq insaniyat ki akhasi karte hain.

Education promotes humanity and understanding among different cultures.

تعلیم مختلف ثقافتوں کے درمیان انسانیت اور سمجھ بوجھ کو فروغ دیتی ہے۔

Taleem mukhtalif saqafat ke darmiyan insaniyat aur samajh bojh ko farogh deti hai.

Easily Confused With

humility:Humility refers to a modest view of one's own importance, while humanity refers to the quality of being human.

Word Family

humane
adjectiveانسانی
human
noun/adjectiveانسان
humane society
nounانسانی معاشرہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'humanity' as 'humans together'.

Imagine a group of diverse people holding hands, symbolizing unity and kindness.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

لازمی ہے انسانیت کی رہنمائی، تبھی آدمیت کو ملے گی پناہی۔

Lazmi hai insaniyat ki rehnumai, tabhi aadmiat ko milegi panahi.

Guidance of humanity is essential; only then humanity will find shelter.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

انسان کی خدمت سب سے بڑی عبادت ہے۔

Insaan ki khidmat sab se bari ibadat hai.

Serving humanity is the greatest worship.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "humanitas" — human nature, kindness

First known use: 14th century

The word evolved from Latin 'humanitas', meaning human nature or kindness, and made its way into English in the 14th century.