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

After much flip-flopping about whether Grace Penn is a monster for blowing up the ship or a hero for saving all of mankind, Hal and Kate conclude together that the U.S. government should be the ones to decide. —Trish Deitch, Variety, 2 Nov. 2024

Good people will band together to further causes for the betterment of all mankind. —Laurel Donnellan, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024

With the help of artificial intelligence and Big Data, a dream comes true that is as old as mankind itself: eternal life. —Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024

Our constitutional order has bequeathed us the freest and most prosperous society mankind has ever known. —Christian Schneider, National Review, 24 Oct. 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