Latvian

Noun

cilvēcība f (4th declension)

1. humaneness, humanity, compassion (the quality of one who is humane)

   mākslinieka darbi ir dziļa humānisma, lielas cilvēcības ideju caurstrāvoti‎ ― the artist's works are pervaded by a deep humanism, by ideas of great humaneness, compassion

   tautas alkst cilvēcībā un lielumā augt‎ ― nations long to grow in humaneness and in size

   cilvēcības balss, / ko ciešanas un liesmas kveldēja, / šai telpā atskan gaiša‎ ― the voice of humaneness, compassion, which suffering and flames made red-hot, sounds bright in this place (= a concert room)

Declension

Synonyms

• cilvēcīgums
• humanitāte