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mankind

Syllabification: (man·kind)
Pronunciation: /ˌmanˈkīnd, ˈmanˌkīnd/
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Definition of mankind

noun

  • 1 human beings considered collectively; the human race:research for the benefit of all mankind
  • 2 /ˈmanˌkīnd/ archaic men, as distinct from women.

On the use of mankind versus that of humankind or the human race, see man (usage).

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