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mankind

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of mankind

the human race

  • all of mankind stands to gain if world peace is ever achieved
Synonyms of mankind

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

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

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