Search Dictionary
Definition of humankind

humankind

/ˌhjuːmənˈkaɪnd/
Adjective:human
JUMP TO:

humankind Lexical Profile

humankind Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Human beings considered collectively; the human race or species as a whole.

Example

"The discovery of antibiotics was one of the greatest medical advancements in the history of humankind."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for humankind

Word Nuance & Usage

'Humankind' is widely preferred in contemporary formal and academic writing as a gender-neutral alternative to 'mankind'.

• Rhymes for humankind

• Nearby Words

humanity
humanization
humanize
humankind
humanlike
humanly
humanness

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century as a compound of 'human' (from Old French 'humain' and Latin 'humanus') and 'kind' (from Old English 'gecynd', meaning race, nature, or lineage), modeled directly on 'mankind'.

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Humankind. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/humankind
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.