mankind

noun

man·​kind

singular or plural in construction

1

ˈman-ˈkīnd 

-ˌkīnd

: the human race : the totality of human beings

2

ˈman-ˌkīnd  : men especially as distinguished from women

Synonyms of mankind

• humanity
• human

Examples of mankind in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The history of Edwards Air Force Base Many of mankind's historic achievements in aviation have taken place over a dry lake bed in the Mojave Desert known as Edwards Air Force Base, and continue to this day. —Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 16 June 2026

Reaching out hands to help the suffering, Didi and Gogo go down themselves—all mankind a wriggling heap. —Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026

In this movie that is the key message, and sincere hope for mankind. —Pete Hammond, Deadline, 9 June 2026

There’s a stretch where Anushka’s dream of turning Hypergnosis’ data operation into a benefit to mankind seems to pay off, as the all-seeing eye of Gnodin pairs seamlessly with Xander, the chatbot that Martin has repurposed as a therapist for troubled vets. —Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for mankind

• aligned
• alined
• assigned
• behind
• combined
• confined
• consigned
• crosswind
• declined
• defined
• designed
• divined

Kids Definition

mankind

noun

man·​kind

1

ˈman-ˈkīnd, 

-ˌkīnd

: the human race : all human beings

2

-ˌkīnd

: men rather than women

Medical Definition

mankind

noun singular but singular or plural in construction

man·​kind ˈman-ˈkīnd, -ˌkīnd 

: the human race : the totality of human beings