Humankind Meaning
/ˌhjuːmənˈkaɪnd/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe human race; mankind, humanity; Homo sapiens.
Sentence Examples
A nuclear war would mean the fall of humankind.
Humankind will have everything human.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The discovery of the modern vaccine against polio was a great victory for ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The discovery of fire was a major turning point in the development of all ____.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Latin hūmānus Old French umain Middle French humainbor. Middle English humayne English human English -kind English humankind From human + -kind.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"“I’m gonna say it: soccer is one of the most dogs**t sports to ever exist, it’s an embarassment^([sic]) to humankind. I said it, get mad,” xQc said after his opponent scored yet again. “Keep malding, and I want to make sure people understand: it is not ‘football,’ it’s soccer.”"
— 2021 September 26, Bill Cooney, “xQc rage quits and uninstalls FIFA 22 after getting demolished in Ultimate Team”, in Dexerto:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The discovery of the modern vaccine against polio was a great victory for ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The discovery of fire was a major turning point in the development of all ____.