mankind
/mænˈkaɪnd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The human race in its entirety.
Noun
Examples
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Men collectively, as opposed to all women.
Noun
Examples
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).
Common questions
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.