humankind

noun

hu·​man·​kind ˈhyü-mən-ˌkīnd How to pronounce humankind (audio) ˈyü- How to pronounce humankind (audio)
singular or plural in construction
Synonyms of humankindnext
: 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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The Spaceship Earth pilot will use the ride’s premise of traveling through time to track humankind’s progress as a jumping-off point. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026 Is the future of humankind really dependent on her decisions? — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 Some are racing for money, others possibly for the power to shape the most consequential technology humankind has ever developed. — Christian Catalini, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 The Moon is older than humankind and has been observed and recorded from prehistory. — Literary Hub, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for humankind

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First Known Use

1560, in the meaning defined above

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“Humankind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humankind. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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