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Menschlichkeit

humanity, humaneness

noun MEN-shlikh-kyt Rare

Also means

human nature

Usage Note

Menschlichkeit covers both 'being fully human' (with weaknesses) and 'treating others humanely'. Ein Akt der Menschlichkeit (an act of humanity) appears in humanitarian and wartime contexts. Distinct from Menschheit (humankind as a collective).

Examples

"Das Rote Kreuz steht für den Grundsatz der Menschlichkeit."

Natural Translation

The Red Cross stands for the principle of humanity.

Literal Translation

The Red Cross stands for the principle of humanity.

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