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mankind

 

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Noun mankind has 1 sense
  1. world, human race, humanity, humankind, human beings, humans, mankind, man - all of the inhabitants of the earth; "all the world loves a lover"; "she always used `humankind' because `mankind' seemed to slight the women"
    --1 is a kind of group, grouping
    --1 has members: people

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Mankind

Description:

Mankind is a noun that refers to the human race, typically including both men and women.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Human beings collectively, especially when contrasted with other living things.

Example sentence: Mankind has made significant progress in the field of medicine.

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Sense 2:

Human beings considered in their social, moral, or spiritual aspects, as distinguished from animals or machines.

Example sentence: It is important to value the dignity and worth of every member of mankind.

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Sense 3:

Humankind.

Example sentence: Throughout history, mankind has sought answers to the mysteries of the universe.

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Usage:

Usage 1:

Some people prefer to use gender-neutral terms like 'humanity' instead of 'mankind'.

Example sentence: The speaker emphasized the importance of inclusive language by using the term 'humanity' instead of 'mankind'.

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Usage 2:

'Mankind' can also be used in a more poetic or philosophical sense, representing the collective human experience.

Example sentence: The writer's prose beautifully captured the struggles and triumphs of mankind in his latest novel.

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