Meaning & use
Humankind
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All human beings collectively; the human race.
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Space exploration has long fascinated humankind.
Climate change poses a serious challenge for all of humankind.
A note on using this word
"Humankind" is increasingly preferred over "mankind" as a gender-neutral term for the human species.
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