humanity

S2 W1

BrE /ˈhjuːmənɪti/ AmE /ˈhjumanəti/

noun en → es

1 HUMAN RACE [uncountable] A2

all human beings collectively; the quality of being human

humanidad, ser humano

  • the humanity of somebody/something

Collocations humanity as a whole · humanity's future

  • The discovery has implications for all of humanity.

    Este descubrimiento tiene implicaciones para toda la humanidad.

2 HUMANITY STUDIES [uncountable] B1

the study of the humanities, such as literature and philosophy; a course or degree in these subjects

humanidades

  • study/studies of humanity

Collocations a degree in humanities · the study of the humanities

  • She is studying for a degree in humanities.

    Ella está estudiando para un grado en humanidades.

3 HUMANITY IN ACTION [uncountable] B2

the quality of being kind and generous; the ability to understand other people's feelings

humanidad, bondad, compasión

  • show/have humanity towards somebody

Collocations showing great humanity · a lack of humanity

  • The prisoners were treated with great humanity.

    A los prisioneros se les trató con gran humanidad.

1 HUMAN BEING [countable] A2

a person; a member of the human race

persona, ser humano

  • a/an + humanity

Collocations everyday humanity · the common humanity of all people

  • He is a true humanity.

    Él es una verdadera persona.

2 HUMAN BEING IN CONTEXT [countable] B1

a person who has been affected by something; someone involved in an event or situation

persona, individuo

  • somebody as a humanity

Collocations a victim of war · the victims of the disaster

  • She was one of the first humanities to be affected.

    Ella fue una de las primeras personas afectadas.