mensheid

Afrikaans

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmɛns.ɦəi̯t/

Noun

mensheid (uncountable)

1. humanity

Dutch

Alternative forms

• menschheid (obsolete)

Etymology

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

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.

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

Synonyms

• (humanity): mensdom (less common)

Derived terms

• misdaad tegen de mensheid

Related terms

• menselijkheid

Descendants

• Afrikaans: mensheid
• Negerhollands: menschheit