Meaning & Definition of Humankind in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: The human race; all human beings considered collectively.

  Example Sentence: Humankind has made great strides in technology.

• Definition: Human nature or the qualities that are inherent in human beings.

  Example Sentence: Compassion is a noble quality inherent to humankind.

Etymology

Origin: The term originates from the Old English 'humankind', with 'human' derived from Latin 'humanus' and 'kind' from Old English 'cynd'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• the betterment of humankind: Efforts made to improve the condition and welfare of all human beings.
• the nature of humankind: The intrinsic qualities or characteristics that define being human.

Translations

• Spanish: humanidad

• French: humanité

• German: Menschheit

• Russian: человечество

Related Words

• homo sapiens: The species to which all modern human beings belong.

• anthropology: The study of human societies, cultures, and their development.

Slang Meanings of humankind

• Meaning: Hummus-sapiens

  Example Sentence: He's such a hummus-sapiens, always sharing vegan recipes.

• Meaning: Human beans

  Example Sentence: Let's not be human beans and share the planet!