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Examples of humankind in a Sentence
all humankind shares the desire for peace
perhaps someday humankind will find the key that unlocks the mystery of the universe
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Yet, look at where humankind is now, existing in the exponential part of intelligence evolution.
—Kumar Parakala, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The imagery conveys a sense of humankind’s littleness, struggling on, against the backdrop of a wider natural world which is indifferent to their hopes and dreams.
—Catherine Bray, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Ergo, we had best be concerned about AI welfare since, in the end, the welfare of AI will be inextricably linked with the welfare of humankind.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
This statement reflects Jobs’ belief in the better qualities of humankind, as well as his commitment to providing people with tools to help bring out their best.
—Greg McKenna, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1560, in the meaning defined above
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“Humankind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humankind. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
humankind
noun
hu·man·kind
ˈhyü-mən-ˌkīnd
ˈyü-
Medical Definition
humankind
noun
hu·man·kind
ˈhyü-mən-ˌkīnd
ˈyü
: the human race
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