human beings collectively; the human race
from man + kind, Old English mancynn
While traditionally meaning all humans, modern usage increasingly favors 'humankind' to be more inclusive of all genders!
'Mankind' combines 'man' (male) + 'kind' (species), linguistically erasing women from universal human reference. Despite alternatives existing (humankind, humanity), 'mankind' persists in formal contexts, embedding male-as-default.
Use 'humanity,' 'humankind,' or 'people' as gender-neutral alternatives that include all humans equally.
["humanity","humankind","people","humans"]
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