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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Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
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—Trish Deitch, Variety, 2 Nov. 2024
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Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
Intellectual and progressive, Aquarius emphasizes themes of innovation, individual freedom and what is needed for the greater good of mankind.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Creatures were used as a vehicle to tell stories about xenophobia, sexuality, challenging God, questioning one’s identity, the inherent violence of mankind, and the fear of the unknown.
—B.j. Colangelo, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2024
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
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“Mankind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mankind. Accessed 11 Dec. 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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