mankind
Pronunciation
Noun
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
All human beings considered as a group.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
Usage notes
"Mankind" is increasingly replaced by gender-neutral terms like "humanity" or "humankind" in formal and academic writing.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The invention changed the course of _____'s history."
Answer: mankind
In your own words, what does "mankind" mean?
All human beings considered as a group.
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