English · Word Candidate

mankind

/mænˈkaɪnd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

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Meaning · English

The human race in its entirety.

Noun

One small step for a man can be a giant leap for mankind.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Men collectively, as opposed to all women.

Noun

Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “mankind” mean?

The human race in its entirety.

Is “mankind” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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