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Examples of humankind in a Sentence
all humankind shares the desire for peace
perhaps someday humankind will find the key that unlocks the mystery of the universe
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Lennox is exhibiting with 99 Projects and presenting Energy Lines, a series of paintings, multi-media canvases and sculptures exploring spirituality and humankind’s connection to the earth and nature.
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Society thanks you in advance for your willingness to ensure the well-being of humankind.
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These samples hold the key to a life-saving drug for humankind.
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Word History
First Known Use
1560, in the meaning defined above
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“Humankind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humankind. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
humankind
noun
hu·man·kind
ˈhyü-mən-ˌkīnd
ˈyü-
Medical Definition
humankind
noun
hu·man·kind
ˈhyü-mən-ˌkīnd
ˈyü
: the human race
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