humankind
noun/ˌhjuːmənˈkaɪnd/
/ˌhjuːmənˈkaɪnd/
[uncountable]- people in general
- These advances should be used for the benefit of all humankind.
- This could mean a safer future, not just for humankind, but for the planet as a whole.
- This could provide new clues about the origins of humankind.
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