Definition of mankind Mankind

/mæˈnkajˈnd/ - [mankaynd] - man•kind

We found 10 definitions of mankind from 5 different sources.

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What does mankind mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

mankind - all of the living human inhabitants of the earth; "all the world loves a lover"; "she always used `humankind' because `mankind' seemed to slight the women"
  world, human race, humanity, humankind, human beings, humans, man
  human, human being, homo, man any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage
  group, grouping any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • mankind (Noun)
    The human race in its entirety.
  • mankind (Noun)
    Men collectively, as opposed to all women.
  • mankind (Noun)
    Human feelings; humanity.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • mankind (n.)
    The human race; man, taken collectively.
  • mankind (n.)
    Men, as distinguished from women; the male portion of human race.
  • mankind (n.)
    Human feelings; humanity.
  • mankind (a.)
    Manlike; not womanly; masculine; bold; cruel.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • mankind
    All human beings.

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