humanity /hjuˈmænɪti/ noun4 •all people everywhere, thought of together as one groupAt last the concourse is relatively clear of humanity and the task of clearing up can begin. — 1962 •The quality of being benevolent; humane traits of character; humane qualities or aspects.Think of that; by that sweet girl that old man had a child: hold ye then there can be any utter, hopeless harm in Ahab? No, no, my lad; stricken, blasted, if he be, Ahab has his humanities! — 1851 •The human condition or nature. •Any academic subject belonging to the humanities.Philosophy is a humanity while psychology is a science. formshumanities