humankinds

Definition of humankindsnext
plural of humankind
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as in humanities
the human race perhaps someday humankind will find the key that unlocks the mystery of the universe

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Noun
  • Tacey Powers, executive vice president and general merchandise manager of shoes at Nordstrom, praised Adidas in a statement for its commitment to bringing the best of both worlds to the retailer’s customers.
    Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
  • This particular chunk of space rock, known as NWA 12774, preserves an unusual chemical signature that suggests some of the solar system's earliest worlds developed differently from other rocky planets, researchers say.
    Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • The University of Florida and other red-state schools are fostering a conservative vision for the humanities to compete against courses with more diverse perspectives.
    Laura Meckler, Washington Post, 27 May 2026
  • For students interested in humanities, leadership, public service, or interdisciplinary work, these programs make WashU feel even more personalized and high-touch.
    Dr. Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • And, for the moment, though this study presents even more thrilling evidence that perhaps humans, at this time, were able to control fire?
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
  • The data available for these vaccine candidates varies; some do not have animal testing data, while others have had promising findings in nonhuman primates, but clinical-grade material for testing in humans is not yet available.
    Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
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“Humankinds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humankinds. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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