mankindman‧kind /ˌmænˈkaɪnd/ ●●○ noun [uncountable] 
Since earliest times, mankind has been fascinated by fire. one of the most important events in the history of mankindTHESAURUSmankind/humankind people in general. Some people think that the word mankind seems to make women seem unimportant, and prefer to use humankind instead: · a scientific advance that has benefited mankind· He once said that the invention of television was the ‘greatest single disaster in the history of mankind’.the human race all the people in the world, considered as one group: · The entire human race could be wiped out by nuclear war.· The majority of the human race will soon be living in big cities.humanity people in general – used especially when you are talking about caring for people and respecting their rights and their desire for happiness: · The General was accused of committing crimes against humanity.· They hope to achieve a better future for all humanity.man people in general – use this when you are comparing humans with other living things. Some people prefer not to not use man because they think it makes women seem unimportant: · Jericho is the oldest continuously inhabited city known to man.· The chimpanzee is man’s closest relative.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- If the Earth's temperature rises, it will be a disaster for all mankind.
- Are they not bulletins on the nastiness of mankind?
- His deepest personal desire was to leave mankind the gift of peace.
- It is immoral and disturbs the harmony of mankind.
- One day she lifted the lid and out flew plagues innumerable, sorrow and mischief for mankind.
- Science and reason seem now to offer mankind more hope of happiness and a decrease in suffering than is offered in religions.
- The teachings of the Church brought nothing tangible for mankind.
- The whole progress of mankind ought to have consisted in this: the elimination of unnecessary work.
THESAURUS
people in general. Some people think that the word mankind seems to make women seem unimportant, and prefer to use humankind instead: · a scientific advance that has benefited mankind· He once said that the invention of television was the ‘greatest single disaster in the history of mankind’.
all the people in the world, considered as one group: · The entire human race could be wiped out by nuclear war.· The majority of the human race will soon be living in big cities.
people in general – used especially when you are talking about caring for people and respecting their rights and their desire for happiness: · The General was accused of committing crimes against humanity.· They hope to achieve a better future for all humanity.
people in general – use this when you are comparing humans with other living things. Some people prefer not to not use man because they think it makes women seem unimportant: · Jericho is the oldest continuously inhabited city known to man.· The chimpanzee is man’s closest relative.
Longman Language Activatorpeople in general people in general: · People are getting very worried about rising crime.· I don't want people to feel sorry for me.most/some people: · Most people hate writing essays, but I quite like it.
all people - use this to make general statements about how people behave, what people like etc: · Don't you like ice-cream? I thought everyone liked it!· Everybody has the right to a good education.· Everyone knows that smoking is bad for you.
American spoken people: · Folks around here have been pretty angry about the governor's actions.most/some folks: · Some folks think the schools are better now than they were twenty years ago.
all the people in the world, considered as one group: · Pollution is threatening the future of the human race.the entire/whole human race: · The entire human race could be wiped out by nuclear war.a member of the human race: · Until then, no member of the human race had ever been able to make a map of the whole world.
people in general - used especially when talking about their history and development, or how something affects their continued existence: · The Americans exploded the first nuclear weapon in the history of mankind.· Travelling into space was a great advance for mankind.· In the interests of humankind we must stop destroying our planet.
people in general - use this when you are comparing humans with other living things. Some people do not use this word because it can seem offensive to women: · Jericho is the oldest continuously inhabited city known to man.· The grandeur of the mountains is a constant reminder of man's insignificance.· The Dutch reclamation of their land is a classic case of man's struggle against nature.
people in general - use this especially when you are talking about people's rights to be treated like all other humans and not suffer cruelty, hunger etc: · 30% of humanity live in conditions of terrible poverty.a crime against humanity: · The General was accused of committing crimes against humanity.
ordinary people who do not belong to the government, the police etc, and do not have any special rights: · The castle is open to the public during the summer.· The public ought to know how the money from taxes is being spent.a member of the public: · Some of these politicians never meet ordinary members of the public.the general public: · Tickets will become available to the general public in June.
people in general - use this to talk about people as an organized group with a system of laws and accepted behaviour: · Islamic society· The judge described Smith as 'a danger to society'.member of society: · We want our students to become useful and responsible members of society.
: young/old/rich/country/city etc folk people of a particular type or from a particular area, considered together as a group: · The young folk need to have a place where they can go in the evenings.· Stella's ambition is to get a job working with old folk.· His parents were hard-working country folk.
use this about conditions, problems, and changes that affect all the people in society: · Rising unemployment led to even more social problems.· social changes that brought women even greater freedom
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY one of the most important events in the history of mankindCOLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
one of the most important events in the history of mankind· The majority of what they do is not just worthwhile, but essential for the good of mankind.· He thought the United States was the last, best hope of mankind.· She'd seen things ... But in general it was good for mankind to look outward to the stars.
WORD FAMILYnounmanmanhoodmankindadjectivemanly ≠ unmanlymanned ≠ unmannedmannishverbmanadverbmanfully
all humans considered as a group SYN humankind, man: Since earliest times, mankind has been fascinated by fire. one of the most important events in the history of mankindTHESAURUSmankind/humankind people in general. Some people think that the word mankind seems to make women seem unimportant, and prefer to use humankind instead: · a scientific advance that has benefited mankind· He once said that the invention of television was the ‘greatest single disaster in the history of mankind’.the human race all the people in the world, considered as one group: · The entire human race could be wiped out by nuclear war.· The majority of the human race will soon be living in big cities.humanity people in general – used especially when you are talking about caring for people and respecting their rights and their desire for happiness: · The General was accused of committing crimes against humanity.· They hope to achieve a better future for all humanity.man people in general – use this when you are comparing humans with other living things. Some people prefer not to not use man because they think it makes women seem unimportant: · Jericho is the oldest continuously inhabited city known to man.· The chimpanzee is man’s closest relative.