humankind

[hyoo-muhn-kahynd, -kahynd, yoo-]

noun

1. human beings collectively; the human race.

humankind

/ ˌhjuːmənˈkaɪnd /

noun

1. the human race; humanity

Word History and Origins

Origin of humankind¹

First recorded in 1635–45; from the phrase human kind; modeled on mankind ( def. )

Example Sentences

Teddy has a couple theories — the climate is poisoned, the workers are scrambled — which also apply to humankind.

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But, as Mr. Plemons’s Teddy observes, humankind seems to be undergoing its own, independent collapse.

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"During almost all of humankind's history, living standards did not change noticeably from generation to generation. Economic growth was, on average, zero, and stagnation was the norm," Hassler said.

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To actually visit one would connect humankind with the Universe on a far greater scale.

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The Nobel Prize, which is split into six categories, celebrates the work of people or organisations that have contributed "the greatest benefit to humankind".

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