mensheid

From Dutch mensheid, from Middle Dutch menschheit. Equivalent to mens (“human”) +‎ -heid.

• IPA^(key): /ˈmɛns.ɦəi̯t/

mensheid (uncountable)

1. humanity

• menschheid (obsolete)

From Middle Dutch menschheit. Equivalent to mens (“human”) +‎ -heid.

• IPA^(key): /ˈmɛns.ɦɛi̯t/

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• Hyphenation: mens‧heid

mensheid f (uncountable)

1. humanity, mankind (totality of humans, all members of the genus Homo)

   De wetenschap hoort de mensheid te dienen.

   Science is supposed to serve humanity.

2. humanity, human nature, the state of being human

• (humanity): mensdom (less common)

• misdaad tegen de mensheid

• menselijkheid

• Afrikaans: mensheid
• Negerhollands: menschheit