mensheid

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Etymology

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

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Noun

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mensheid (uncountable)

  1. humanity

Dutch

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈmɛns.ɦɛi̯t/
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  • Hyphenation: mens‧heid

Noun

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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

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Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: mensheid
  • Negerhollands: menschheit