mensheid
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== Afrikaans ==
=== Etymology ===
From Dutch mensheid, from Middle Dutch menschheit. Equivalent to mens (“human”) + -heid.
=== Pronunciation ===
IPA(key): /ˈmɛns.ɦəi̯t/
=== Noun ===
mensheid (uncountable)
humanity
== Dutch ==
=== Alternative forms ===
menschheid (obsolete)
=== Etymology ===
From Middle Dutch menschheit. Equivalent to mens (“human”) + -heid.
=== Pronunciation ===
IPA(key): /ˈmɛns.ɦɛi̯t/
Hyphenation: mens‧heid
=== Noun ===
mensheid f (uncountable, no diminutive)
humanity, mankind (totality of humans, all members of the genus Homo)
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