humankind
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of humankind
First recorded in 1635–45; from the phrase human kind; modeled on mankind ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The scarcity of humankind makes those few people we do encounter gleam like ingots of gold on a sandy beach.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
"I hope that today we plant the seeds of peace not only for Chinese people on both sides of the Strait, but for all humankind," Cheng said on Wednesday, in comments broadcast by Taiwanese media.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
Back then, nobody could conceive of humankind being connected by machines that also facilitated our disconnection from each other.
From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026
As for witnessing emotions, though, Melania’s inexpressive voice-over assures us that her guarded surface contains deep empathy for humankind.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026
This is the technology behind every flute, whistle, shakuhachi or recorder ever blown in the history of humankind.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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