Humankind: meaning, definitions and examples

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humankind

[ ˈhjuː.mənˌkaɪnd ]

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noun

The human race; human beings collectively.

Synonyms

humanity, mankind, people

Examples of usage

Humankind has made remarkable advancements in technology.
Respect for humankind is essential for a peaceful society.
Despite our differences, we are all part of humankind.

Translations

Translations of the word "humankind" in other languages:

🇵🇹 humanidade

🇮🇳 मानवता

🇩🇪 Menschheit

🇮🇩 umat manusia

🇺🇦 людство

🇵🇱 ludzkość

🇯🇵 人類 (じんるい)

🇫🇷 humanité

🇪🇸 humanidad

🇹🇷 insanlık

🇰🇷 인류 (inryu)

🇸🇦 الإنسانية

🇨🇿 lidstvo

🇸🇰 ľudstvo

🇨🇳 人类 (rénlèi)

🇸🇮 človeštvo

🇮🇸 mannkynið

🇰🇿 адамзат

🇬🇪 ადამიანობა

🇦🇿 bəşəriyyət

🇲🇽 humanidad

Word origin

The term 'humankind' originated in the mid-18th century as a gender-neutral alternative to 'mankind'. It reflects a more inclusive approach to referring to the human race, emphasizing the common humanity shared by all individuals. The word has since gained popularity in modern usage, promoting equality and unity among people of all backgrounds.