humankind

noun

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

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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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That is three times as many people as would have died had humankind not warmed the planet by burning oil, gas and coal, the researchers said. — Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2026 Think of the flood sent to punish humankind that Noah avoids by building the ark, for example. — Casper Ter Kuile, Vox, 21 Oct. 2026 In the meantime, however, humankind was not there to be bettered. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 Her collection of essays arrives amid a resurgence of interest in ancient texts and their enduring insights into humankind. — David Conrads, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for humankind

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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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