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mankind


man·kind

noun singular but singular or pl in constr

Definition of MANKIND

1
\ˈman-ˈkīnd, -ˌkīnd\ : the human race : the totality of human beings
2
\-ˌkīnd\ : men especially as distinguished from women

First Known Use of MANKIND

13th century

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