mankind

noun

man·​kind

singular or plural in construction

1

ˈman-ˈkīnd 

-ˌkīnd

: the human race : the totality of human beings

2

ˈman-ˌkīnd  : men especially as distinguished from women

Synonyms

• Homo sapiens
• humanity
• humankind
• man

Examples of mankind in a Sentence

all of mankind stands to gain if world peace is ever achieved

Recent Examples on the Web

But the moon landing did nothing to diminish injustice, war, poverty, bigotry, narcissism or philosophical emptiness, the scourges of mankind. —Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2025

This is the worst time to be a celebrity in the history of mankind. —Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 9 Jan. 2025

On November 21, two men drifted over five miles in 25 minutes in the balloon: mankind’s first flight. —Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025

Their lieutenant highlights the moral of Dickens’ story: All of mankind is our business. —Sara Netzley, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

mankind

noun

man·​kind

1

ˈman-ˈkīnd,

-ˌkīnd

: the human race : all human beings

2

-ˌkīnd

: men rather than women

Medical Definition

mankind

noun singular but singular or plural in construction

man·​kind ˈman-ˈkīnd, -ˌkīnd 

: the human race : the totality of human beings