Middle English

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Etymology

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From Old French humanité, from Latin hūmānitās; equivalent to humayne +‎ -ite.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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humanyte (uncountable)

  1. The condition or behaviour of humans; human nature.
  2. Generosity, benevolence, courteousness; the state of being gracious.
  3. (rare) Humankind or a member of it.

Descendants

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  • English: humanity
  • Scots: humanity

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