hu·man·i·ty (h)yo͞oˈmanədē/ noun 1. the human race; human beings collectively. "appalling crimes against humanity" synonyms: humankind, mankind, man, people, human beings, humans, the human race, mortals; Homo sapiens "Africa is home to one-sixth of humanity" 2. humaneness; benevolence. "he praised them for their standards of humanity, care, and dignity" synonyms: compassion, brotherly love, fraternity, fellow feeling, philanthropy, humaneness, kindness, consideration, understanding, sympathy, tolerance; More