humankinds

noun

plural of humankind
1
as in worlds
human beings in general all humankind shares the desire for peace

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2
as in humanities
the human race perhaps someday humankind will find the key that unlocks the mystery of the universe

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  1. worlds
  2. humanities
  3. humans
Noun
  • The mission won't just hunt for aliens, but rather explore these habitable planets and their atmospheres, expanding our understanding of other worlds while also being used for a variety of astronomical purposes.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 6 July 2026
  • In other worlds, the suit said the utilities agreed to operate in compliance with ISO orders, which at times included modifying or expanding their high voltage transmission systems.
    — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
Definition of worlds
Noun
  • Social Security, the roots of noninterference, humanities, pet custody and more, in readers' eyes.
    — Letters to the Editor, Washington Post, 2 July 2026
  • Rather than just letting humanities departments die off, red-state legislatures have flooded public universities with something like a Works Progress Administration for academics.
    — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
Definition of humanities
Noun
  • This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.
    — Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • While advocates for court reporters say humans can still do the job better than machines, the fact that many hearings occur without any official transcript at all has drawn concern from top state officials.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of humans
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