mankind

Definition of mankindnext
as in humanity
the human race all of mankind stands to gain if world peace is ever achieved

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Recent Examples of mankind Assassin’s Creed is a high-octane thriller centered on the secret war between two shadowy factions — one set on determining mankind’s future through control and manipulation, while the other fights to preserve free will. Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026 Dark childhood traumas come fiercely back to take their toll and Paula is surrounded by soulless hunters, magical wild spirits and a pack of wolves older than mankind. Kevin Giraud, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026 Your legacy will continue to move millions toward justice for all mankind. Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026 The text provides governance for international space law and says the use of outer space shall be carried out for the benefit and in the interests of all countries and shall be the province of all mankind. Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mankind
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  • After a detour studying the humanities, he was admitted to the National College of Art and Design, in Bergen, which housed the country’s pioneering institute for the study of photography.
    Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026
  • The Focus Features documentary, in theaters now, explores the intersection of AI development and its impact on humanity from a personal perspective.
    Charlie Tyrell, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
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  • Martha sat on the other bed and thought about what a perverse species humans were—to insist on eating something that had tried so hard to be inedible.
    Cassandra Neyenesch, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
  • We were robbed of an incredible human.
    Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026

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“Mankind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mankind. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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