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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“They represent the worst of humankind, and they should be ashamed of that kind of behavior.”
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
When the toys use messaging apps to control their owners in ways that go terrifyingly unnoticed, humankind itself seems to be blundering about with its brain unplugged.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
Sometimes Ms. Strout is moved to break into the narrative with her own heartfelt proclamations on humankind.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
"I like to think about it as walking through a doorway into how humankind explores the solar system going forward."
From Barron's ● Apr. 7, 2026
A benevolent deity could thus be shown to have created both the universe and humankind.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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