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
: men especially as distinguished from women
Examples of mankind in a Sentence
all of mankind stands to gain if world peace is ever achieved
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Kelly Cunningham, San Diego Institute for Economic Research NO: Even after a computer beat the world champion human chess player, fears of machines taking over the world and destroying mankind are overwrought.
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Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2024
May 18, 2024 Leike, on the other hand, served as joint head of the team responsible for creating guardrails that ensure mankind can control hyperintelligent AI.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 29 May 2024
Between those who seek revenge and those whose faith in mankind remains unwavering, Dar will try to find her own voice.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 22 May 2024
The name itself is a reference to The Planet of the Apes franchise, which features primates rising up and overthrowing mankind.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 22 May 2024
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Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2024
May 18, 2024 Leike, on the other hand, served as joint head of the team responsible for creating guardrails that ensure mankind can control hyperintelligent AI.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 29 May 2024
Between those who seek revenge and those whose faith in mankind remains unwavering, Dar will try to find her own voice.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 22 May 2024
The name itself is a reference to The Planet of the Apes franchise, which features primates rising up and overthrowing mankind.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 22 May 2024
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“Mankind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mankind. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.
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mankind
noun singular but singular or plural in construction
man·kind
ˈman-ˈkīnd, -ˌkīnd
: the human race : the totality of human beings
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