humankind
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of humankind
First recorded in 1635–45; from the phrase human kind; modeled on mankind ( def. )
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At the time, Obama said Hamilton "symbolises that generation of unsung women who helped send humankind into space".
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
“They represent the worst of humankind, and they should be ashamed of that kind of behavior.”
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
United by necessity, the men hold opposing views on humankind, and their ongoing quarrel gives the movie a ruminative foundation that sets it apart from the usual action-first studio feature.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
That could produce difficulties for the cloned animals and for modern life, including the possible revival of prehistoric pathogens for which humankind has no defense.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
In contrast, humankind ascended to the top so quickly that the ecosystem was not given time to adjust.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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