mankind

noun

1. (uncountable)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.”

   “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.”

   “More than a mere source of Promethean sustenance to thwart the cold and cook one's meat, wood was quite simply mankind's first industrial and manufacturing fuel.”

   “It next moves through the history of the Jewish people, recounting the life and death of our Lord and Savior, and ends with the Book of Revelation foretelling the inevitable climax of God's plan for mankind.”

2. (uncountable)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. (obsolete, uncountable)Human feelings; humanity.

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

name

1. The 114th sura (chapter) of the Quran