Definitions
- Referring to the human race as a whole. - Talking about the quality of being humane or compassionate. - Describing the study of human culture, society, and behavior.
- Referring to the human species as a whole. - Talking about the collective nature of humans and their shared experiences. - Describing the study of human beings and their evolution.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to the human species as a whole.
- 2Both are used to describe the collective nature of humans.
- 3Both can be used in academic or scientific contexts.
- 4Both are gender-neutral terms.
- 5Both can be used interchangeably in some contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Humanity is more commonly used in the context of compassion and empathy, while humankind is more commonly used in the context of shared experiences and evolution.
- 2Connotation: Humanity has a more positive connotation, emphasizing the qualities that make us human, such as kindness and empathy, while humankind is more neutral, emphasizing the collective nature of humans.
- 3Formality: Humanity is more formal and academic, while humankind is more informal and colloquial.
- 4Frequency: Humanity is more commonly used than humankind in everyday language.
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Remember this!
Humanity and humankind are synonyms that refer to the human species as a whole. However, humanity is more commonly used in the context of compassion and empathy, while humankind is more commonly used in the context of shared experiences and evolution. Additionally, humanity has a more positive connotation and is more formal, while humankind is more neutral and informal.
