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Stories are shared across humankind in many languages.
What does Humankind mean?
Humankind means all people.
Dictionary definition
Humankind means all human beings considered together as one group.
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Humankind in a sentence
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Science helps humankind understand Earth and space.
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The speech asked what humankind can do to care for the planet.
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What does humankind mean?
Humankind means all human beings as a group.
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Which word is closest in meaning to humankind?
Humankind and humanity can both mean all people.
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Humankind fits a sentence about all people.
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hyoo · mun · kynd · strongest beat: hyoo
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WordHumankind.
Partnoun.
MeaningHumankind means all people.
ExampleExample: Stories are shared across humankind in many languages.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- hyoo · mun · kynd
- Strongest beat
- hyoo
- Ending
- kynd
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on hyoo.
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individualOne person rather than all people.
nonhuman lifeLiving things that are not people.
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