humankind

[hyoo-muh n-kahynd, -kahynd or, often, yoo-] /ˈhyu mənˌkaɪnd, -ˈkaɪnd or, often, ˈyu-/

noun

human beings collectively; the human race.

Origin

1635-45; from the phrase human kind; modeled on mankind

Can be confused

Examples from the web for humankind

By studying humankind's family tree he hopes to close the gaps in our knowledge of human migration.
Since before the dawn of human history, humankind has lived with harsh limits.
humankind does try to avoid repeating its atrocities.
Clearly it's to the benefit of humankind for this sort of material to be made as widely available as possible.
The word is a catch-all for every vile behavior humankind can muster.
These strangely beautiful devices are monuments to humankind's resolve to learn about the universe.
At that time the horse was still central to humankind's existence.
Their other qualities, in the view of humankind, are negative.
And it is here where the best of humankind resides and expresses itself.
Then, as now, many were affronted by the notion that humankind is simply a highly developed primate.

British Dictionary definitions for humankind

/ˌhjuːmənˈkaɪnd/

noun

the human race; humanity

Word Origin and History for humankind

1640s, properly two words, from human + kind (n.).