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mankind

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/ˈmæn.kaɪnd/ · man-kind

The human race; human beings collectively.

Meanings

nounformal

The human race; human beings collectively.

انسانوں کا مجموعہ؛ انسانی نسل۔

انسانیت

insaniyat

Formal: انسانیت

Synonyms

humanityhumankindpeopleنوع انسانبشرانسان

Antonyms

animalbeastcreatureجانوردیومخلوق

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.

Easily Confused With

humanity:While 'mankind' refers specifically to human beings, 'humanity' can also imply compassion and kindness among people.

Word Family

humankind
nounانسانیت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

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.