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

• Homo sapiens
• humanity
• humankind
• man

Examples of mankind in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

And in the present, all of mankind at the Naval Yard huddles around a photocopy machine in the big orange room. —Sara Netzley, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024

Our sandbox here was all the Christmas lore throughout the history of mankind, and beyond that, Lucy Liu’s character, Zoe, is the director of this group called M.O.R.A. —Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024

Intellectual and progressive, Aquarius emphasizes themes of innovation, individual freedom and what is needed for the greater good of mankind. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024

Creatures were used as a vehicle to tell stories about xenophobia, sexuality, challenging God, questioning one’s identity, the inherent violence of mankind, and the fear of the unknown. —B.j. Colangelo, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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