mankind
intermediateB1/ˈmæn.kaɪnd/ · man-kind
The human race; human beings collectively.
Meanings
The human race; human beings collectively.
انسانوں کا مجموعہ؛ انسانی نسل۔
انسانیت
insaniyat
Common Collocations
- mankind's responsibility
- mankind's progress
- mankind's future
Example Sentences
Mankind must take action to combat climate change.
انسانیت کو آب و ہوا کی تبدیلی کے خلاف کارروائی کرنی چاہیے۔
Insaniyat ko aab-o-hawa ki tabdeeli ke khilaf karwai karni chahiye.
Throughout history, mankind has made significant advancements.
تاریخ کے دوران، انسانیت نے نمایاں ترقی کی ہے۔
Tareekh ke doran, insaniyat ne numayan taraqqi ki hai.
Mankind is capable of both great good and great evil.
انسانیت عظیم بھلائی اور عظیم برائی دونوں کی قابلیت رکھتی ہے۔
Insaniyat azeem bhalaai aur azeem burai dono ki qabilat rakhti hai.
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Think of mankind as all of us together on Earth.
Imagine a globe with people from different cultures holding hands.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
آہ! انسانیت کا کیا حال ہے، خود کو بھول چکے ہیں سب لوگ۔
Aah! Insaniyat ka kya haal hai, Khud ko bhool chuke hain sab log.
Alas! What a state humanity is in, Everyone has forgotten themselves.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
انسانیت سب سے بڑی دولت ہے۔
Insaniyat sab se bari daulat hai.
Humanity is the greatest wealth.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "mænċen" — human beings
First known use: circa 14th century
The term 'mankind' has evolved from Old English to refer broadly to the human species as a whole.