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humankind

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of humankind

1 human beings in general
  • All humankind shares the desire for peace.
Synonyms of humankind

folks, humanity, people, public, world
Words Related to humankind

community, society

crowd, masses, mob, populace, proletariat, rabble, riffraff
2 the human race
  • Perhaps someday humankind will find the key that unlocks the mystery of the universe.
Synonyms of humankind

Homo sapiens, humanity, man, mankind
Words Related to humankind

being, body, creature, fellowman, human, individual, mortal, party, person

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