mankind

Substantiv

1. 1

   The human race in its entirety.

   One small step for a man can be a giant leap for mankind.

   The examples of all ages shew us that mankind in general desire power only to do harm, and, when they obtain it, use it for no other purpose.

   But at last mankind, through their own folly, deprived themselves of the favour and kindness of the Dwarfs; they fled the country, and since that time no mortal eye has seen them.

   Malone's hot blood flushed to his head as he thought of this trifler, this insect, coming between mankind and a message of instruction and consolation descending from above.

2. 2

   Men collectively, as opposed to all women.

   Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.

   “[...] it is not fair of you to bring against mankind double weapons ! Dangerous enough you are as woman alone, without bringing to your aid those gifts of mind suited to problems which men have been accustomed to arrogate to themselves.”

3. 3

   veraltetHuman feelings; humanity.

   And they are two strong ties upon mankind. Justice is the virtue that innocence rejoiċeth in