all humans considered as a single group. Some people avoid using this word because they think it is offensive to women, and they use humankind instead.
Synonyms and related words
General words for living things
animal
creature
organism
mankind
noun uncountable
US /ˈmænˌkaɪnd/
DEFINITIONS1
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all humans considered as a single group. Some people avoid using this word because they think it is offensive to women, and they use humankind instead.