humanyte

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old French humanité, from Latin hūmānitās; equivalent to humayne +‎ -ite.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /iu̯ˌmaniˈteː/

Noun

humanyte (uncountable)

  1. The condition or behaviour of humans; human nature.
  2. Generosity, benevolence, courteousness; the state of being gracious.
  3. (rare) Humankind or a member of it.

Descendants

  • English: humanity
  • Scots: humanity

References

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