Humankind

Humankind

Humankind (pronounced: /ˈhjuːmənˌkaɪnd/) is a term used to refer to all human beings collectively. The term is gender-neutral and is often used in a broad sense to encompass all of humanity.

Etymology

The term "humankind" is derived from the Old English "human" and "kind", which means "race" or "species". The term has been in use since the 16th century.

Related Terms

• Human: An individual member of the species Homo sapiens.
• Humanity: The human race, which includes everyone on Earth.
• Homo sapiens: The scientific name for the human species.
• Anthropology: The study of humans and human behaviour.
• Sociology: The study of human society and social behaviour.

Pronunciation

The term "humankind" is pronounced as /ˈhjuːmənˌkaɪnd/.

See Also

• Human evolution
• Human rights
• Human nature
• Human condition

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Humankind
• Wikipedia's article - Humankind

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