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humanity Synonyms

Another word for humanity

Choosing another word for humanity depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

All human beings collectively; the human race as a whole.

Usage Example

"Climate change poses a significant challenge to the future of humankind."

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humankind
mankind
Strong
people
womankind
mortals

• noun (Context 2)

Compassionate, sympathetic, or generous behavior toward others; benevolence.

Usage Example

"The nurses treated every patient with dignity and benevolence."

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benevolence
compassion
humaneness
kindness
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sympathy
empathy
mercy
altruism
philanthropy
generosity

• noun (Context 3)

The quality or condition of being human; human nature.

Usage Example

"The novel explores the shared humanness that binds people together across different cultures."

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humanness
humanhood
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mortality

• noun (Context 4)

Academic disciplines that study human culture, thought, and creative expression, such as literature, philosophy, history, and the arts (usually used in the plural 'the humanities').

Usage Example

"She decided to major in the humanities, focusing on classical history and ethics."

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liberal arts
Strong
letters

Opposites of humanity

The opposite of humanity shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

inhumanity
cruelty
brutality
barbarity
savagery
callousness
ruthlessness
heartlessness
See all opposites of humanity

• Nearby Words

humanitarian
humanitarianism
humanities
humanity
humanization
humanize
humankind

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Humanity. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/humanity
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