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mankinde

mankinde is the obsolete form of mankind.

Meaning of mankind

Noun

mankind (uncountable)

  1. The human race in its entirety.
    • One small step for a man can be a giant leap for mankind.
  2. Men collectively, as opposed to all women.
    • Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.1611, The Holy Bible, […] (King James Version), London: […] Robert Barker, […], →OCLC, Leviticus 18:22
    Synonyms:
    humankind
  3. (obsolete) Human feelings; humanity.
    • And they are two strong ties upon mankind. Justice is the virtue that innocence rejoiċeth in1641, Ben Jonson, Discoveries Made upon Men and Matter

See all 4 meanings of mankind

Questions about mankinde

What is mankinde the obsolete form of?
Mankinde is the obsolete form of mankind.

Words near mankinde in the dictionary

  1. mankiller
  2. mankillers
  3. mankily
  4. mankin
  5. mankind
  6. mankinde
  7. mankindly
  8. mankindness
  9. mankiness
  10. manking
  11. mankini

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