Refers to the human species as a whole, often in scientific, historical, or philosophical contexts.
Mankind has made many inventions throughout its long history.
人類の未来について真剣に考える必要がある。
We need to think seriously about the future of humanity.
It is said that humankind originated in Africa.
Humankind has evolved over millions of years.
This discovery is a great step forward for humankind.
If a nuclear war broke out, humankind might become extinct.
anthropoid ape
new breed of humans; new generation
common to all humanity; shared by humanity
anthropologist; ethnologist
fossil hominid; fossil man
human genetics
2012 doomsday theory; 2012 human extinction beliefs