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Definition of Humankind
1. Noun. All of the living human inhabitants of the earth. "She always used `humankind' because `mankind' seemed to slight the women"
Generic synonyms: Group, Grouping, Homo, Human, Human Being, Man
Member holonyms: People
Definition of Humankind
1. n. Mankind.
Definition of Humankind
1. Noun. The human race; mankind, humanity; Homo sapiens. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Humankind
1. [n]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Humankind
Literary usage of Humankind
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Philosophy, Humanity and Ecology: Vol. 1: Philosophy of Nature edited by J. Odera Oruka (1996)
"We can assume it in a quite correct and neutral sense, ie precisely in the sense
of assuming humankind as this 'something' for whom we try to determine the ..."
2. An Essay on Comedy and the Uses of the Comic Spirit by George Meredith (1905)
"humankind, and his frenzy of detestation of her at her refusal, are thoroughly
in the mood of Jean Jacques. He is an impracticable creature of a priceless ..."
3. Amiel's Journal: The Journal Intime of Henri-Frédéric Amiel by Henri Frédéric Amiel (1893)
"Only, the philosopher is specially authorised to develop the first role, which
the vast majority of humankind neglects. 7th February 1881. ..."
4. The Poetical Works of Robert Southey by Robert Southey (1845)
"Where now the reign of Liberty and Truth, The Eights Omnipotent of Equal Man,
The principles should make all discord cease, And bid poor humankind repose at ..."
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