ihmisyys — meaning in English

English meaning

• humanity noun People as a whole; the human race.
• manhood noun The condition of being an adult man, as opposed to a boy.

Senses

ihmisyys is used for these senses in English:

• human condition (usually, preceded by the) What it means to be human; the experiences, characteristics, and limitations of life shared by all humans, as opposed to other lifeforms.
• humanity (uncountable) Humankind; human beings as a group.
• humanity (uncountable) The human condition or nature.
• manhood The state or condition of being a human being.

humanity — full definition

1. noun People as a whole; the human race.
2. noun Kindness, compassion, and other qualities considered typically human.

manhood — full definition

1. noun The condition of being an adult man, as opposed to a boy.
2. noun The qualities traditionally associated with being a strong, capable man.
3. noun Men considered as a group.

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