Thesaurus results for HUMANKIND

humankind

noun

ˈhyü-mən-ˌkīnd

Definition of humankind

as in world

human beings in general all humankind shares the desire for peace

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the human race perhaps someday humankind will find the key that unlocks the mystery of the universe

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Recent Examples of humankind 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 Fearful of invading marauders, humankind has turned distrustful and stingy, ignoring Zeus’ command to show generosity toward the poor and foreign-born, a cornerstone of faith that would later be repurposed in the New Testament. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for humankind

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The record labels’ personas and allies clashed in what came to be known as the battle between the East and West Coast rap worlds.

— Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Its members include Netanyahu, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Emirati President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and several other world leaders.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of world

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In light of how so many people, governments, religions, and organizations may dictate to mankind what specifically to think, that statement sure is a breath of fresh air.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Aug. 2026
The institute Asher works for has used AI to tap into the memories of the oldest living creatures on earth (the giant sea turtle), unearthing testimony of the long history of mankind’s horrors.

— John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

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Background Dragonfly won’t be humanity’s first visitor to Titan.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
As the Green Lantern, Hal has the power to create material items through his ring, and acts as an intergalactic space officer protecting humanity from extraterrestrial threats.

— Matt Minton, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026

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