Mankind
ˈmænkaɪnd
Definitions
The human race; all of humankind; humanity.
ˈmænkaɪnd
All of the human race; the human species.
Mankind has made incredible advancements in technology.
💡 Simply: Mankind is like a big family – it means all the people living on Earth! We share the same planet and we are all related to each other in a way, no matter where we come from.
👶 For kids: All the people in the world are called mankind!
More Examples
The survival of mankind is threatened by climate change.
Artists throughout history have reflected on the nature of mankind.
How It's Used
"The future of mankind depends on our ability to cooperate."
"Mankind's impact on the planet is a major concern."
Idioms & expressions
the good of mankind
The benefit or well-being of all people.
"Philanthropists often work for the good of mankind."
a threat to mankind
Something that endangers the survival or well-being of humanity.
"Nuclear weapons are considered a threat to mankind."
From Middle English mankende, literally 'man's kind'. It has been used to refer to all of humanity, and is derived from the Old English word 'manncynn', meaning 'race of man' or 'humanity'.
Used extensively throughout history in literature and philosophical discussions to encompass the whole of humanity.