noun
mankind
man-KYND
noun
1
The human race as a whole.
"The discovery was hailed as a giant leap for mankind."
"Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing mankind."
How to Use Mankind
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAll human beings, considered together.
When to use it
Many modern style guides prefer "humanity" or "humankind" as more gender-neutral alternatives.
Common pairings
the history of mankind
for the good of mankind
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Etymology
From Old English mancynn, a compound of man and cynn ("kin"), reshaped in Middle English under the influence of the word "kind."