humanity is the definition of an animal

animal > noun

1 a living organism which feeds on organic matter, has specialized sense organs,
_ a nervous system, & is generally able to move about & respond to stimuli.
2 a mammal, thus a human being; as opposed to a bird, reptile, fish, insect, or
_ bacteria.

animal > adjective

3 a particular type of person or thing (a party animal or a political animal)
4 a person whose efforts are physical &-or carnal rather than intellectual
_ &-or spiritual

humanity is the definition of an animal

NEH, 2007