humankind

noun

hu·​man·​kind ˈhyü-mən-ˌkīnd How to pronounce humankind (audio) ˈyü- How to pronounce humankind (audio)
singular or plural in construction
: the human race : humanity

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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Studies are beginning to corroborate anecdotes, for example, that DMT could treat cluster headaches, one of the most painful conditions known to humankind. Oshan Jarow, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024 Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel left his wealth to create a prize that rewards discoveries that have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind. Melina Khan, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024 Altman expects that his technology will fix the climate, help humankind establish space colonies, and discover all of physics. David Karpf, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024 Though well intentioned, Damian is pompous, consoling Martha while lecturing her on how humankind’s inability to curb its carbon footprint has made global warming unstoppable — and ecological catastrophe unavoidable. Brent Lang, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for humankind 

Word History

First Known Use

1560, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of humankind was in 1560

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“Humankind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humankind. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

humankind

noun
hu·​man·​kind ˈhyü-mən-ˌkīnd How to pronounce humankind (audio)
ˈyü-

Medical Definition

humankind

noun
hu·​man·​kind ˈhyü-mən-ˌkīnd How to pronounce humankind (audio) ˈyü How to pronounce humankind (audio)
: the human race

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