mankind

as in humanity
the human race all of mankind stands to gain if world peace is ever achieved

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Noun
  • Their existence, however, represents a profound technological leap and raises questions about humanity's role in shaping Earth's biodiversity.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 24 May 2025
  • For director Park Shin-woo, the project offered an opportunity to explore multiple facets of humanity through Park Bo-young’s unique lens.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 May 2025
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  • Here are a few major ideas that came out of the discussion on how AI can work more humanly in the physical world where humans live.
    John Werner, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
  • Can Taurine Really Raise Your Risk of Leukemia? While headlines give the impression that the study found taurine increases cancer risk in people, the research didn't actually include any humans.
    Jamie Ducharme, Health, 20 May 2025
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“Mankind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mankind. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.

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