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humankind

[hyoo-muhn-kahynd, -kahynd or, often, yoo-]

hu·man·kind

[hyoo-muhn-kahynd, -kahynd or, often, yoo-]
noun
human beings collectively; the human race.

Origin:
1635–45; from the phrase human kind; modeled on mankind

humankind, mankind, womankind.
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Humankind is always a great word to know.
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the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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humankind (ˌhjuːmənˈkaɪnd)
 
n
the human race; humanity
 

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