mensheid

Dutch

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmɛns.ɦɛi̯t/

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• Hyphenation: mens‧heid

Noun

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.

Synonyms

• mensdom (less common)

Derived terms

• misdaad tegen de mensheid

Related terms

• menselijkheid