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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Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
This article is simply a look at a few ways AI can be good for mankind.
—Larry Dvoskin, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
Space exploration was to further our knowledge and to help mankind.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2025
Let his final earthly words be a prod to the consciences of our leaders and all mankind.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mankind
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“Mankind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mankind. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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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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