the quality of being humane
"Her deep compassion and kindness toward all living creatures were a true testament to her humanity."
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
"all the world loves a lover"
"she always used `humankind' because `mankind' seemed to slight the women"
Mankind; human beings as a group.
"Humanity has always sought to explore the unknown corners of the universe."
In plain English: Humanity is all people on Earth considered as one group rather than individuals from different countries or cultures.
"The whole world held its breath in solidarity with humanity during the crisis."
The word "humanity" entered English in the late 14th century as a variation of Middle French humanité, which was borrowed alongside similar terms like nature and virtue. While it shares its root with Old English words for mankind, this specific form arrived later to describe the collective quality or state of being human.