noun
Uncommon
humankind
hyoo-muhn-KYND
Humankind (noun) means the human race considered as a whole. Example: “The invention changed the course of humankind.”
noun
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The human race considered as a whole.
"The invention changed the course of humankind."
"Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing humankind."
How to use humankind
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAll human beings, thought of together as one group — a gender-neutral alternative to "mankind."
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Word forms
- Plural
- humankinds
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Etymology
From human plus kind, an older word meaning "race" or "species."
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What does “humankind” mean?
The word “humankind” means the human race considered as a whole. In plain terms, all human beings, thought of together as one group — a gender-neutral alternative to "mankind.".
How do you pronounce “humankind”?
“Humankind” is pronounced hyoo-muhn-KYND (/ˌhjuːmənˈkaɪnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “humankind” in a sentence?
Here is “humankind” used in a sentence: “The invention changed the course of humankind.”
What part of speech is “humankind”?
“Humankind” is a noun.
Is “humankind” a common word?
“Humankind” is an uncommon word in modern English.
