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Definition of mankind
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\ ˈman-ˈkīnd 
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: the human race : the totality of human beings
, -ˌkīnd \
: the human race : the totality of human beings
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\ ˈman-ˌkīnd
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: men especially as distinguished from women
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: men especially as distinguished from women
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Facebook just wants to build a universal community of mankind. — Polina Marinova, Fortune, "Why It’s So Hard to Regulate the Idealists: Term Sheet," 20 Aug. 2019 Some invasive species are entirely of mankind’s making. — Matt Ford, The New Republic, "This Land Is Their Land, Too," 12 Aug. 2019 To make sure the people of UAB have the best opportunities, do great work, and change the future of mankind. — Ivana Hrynkiw | Ihrynkiw@al.com, al, "‘I have enough confidence for all of us’: UAB’s Ray Watts tells his story," 11 Aug. 2019 Houstonians, rejoice, for today is cause for much celebration for all mankind: National Tequila Day. — Jay R. Jordan, Houston Chronicle, "Where to celebrate National Tequila Day in Houston for as little as 50-cents," 24 July 2019 On this day, men from Earth came in peace for all mankind . . . — Bulletin Board, Twin Cities, "Sunday Bulletin Board: Would you please get those barges out of there, so we can see the river?," 21 July 2019 This state of affairs deserves the best of all mankind, and this opportunity for peaceful global cooperation may never come again. — Philip B. Russell, The Mercury News, "Opinion: If JFK were alive today, he would seek another giant leap for mankind," 19 July 2019 The mission serves as a reminder of mankind’s remarkable ability for technical innovation. — Fox News, "Apollo 11: 50 years on, the Eagle lunar module serves as a reminder of mankind’s ability to innovate," 18 July 2019 The shape is inspired by the legend of 13 life-size crystal skulls, which are said to hold the secret of mankind’s purpose and destiny. — Tracy Swartz, chicagotribune.com, "Dan Aykroyd’s vodka company suing Mexican tequila maker, Palatine importer over skull bottle design," 10 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'mankind.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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mankind
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Kids Definition of mankind
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\ ˈman-ˈkīnd \
: human beings
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\ -ˌkīnd \
: men as distinguished from women
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Medical Definition of mankind
: the human race : the totality of human beings
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