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Definition of mankind

mankind

/mænˈkaɪnd/
man · kind
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• noun

1

Human beings considered collectively; the human race.

Example

"The discovery of penicillin was a monumental breakthrough for all of mankind."

2

Men considered collectively, as distinct from women.

Example

"In that satirical essay, the author contrasts the vanity of mankind with the pragmatism of womankind."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary academic and professional writing, gender-neutral alternatives such as "humankind" or "humanity" are often preferred over "mankind" when referring to all human beings.

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manipulative
manipulatively
manipulator
mankind
manlike
manliness
manly

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English mankinde, a compound of man (in its original Old English sense of "human being" regardless of sex) and kind (from Old English gecynd, meaning "race, offspring, or nature").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mankind. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mankind
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