MANKIND


Meaning of MANKIND in English

noun

COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS

■ ADJECTIVE

good

The majority of what they do is not just worthwhile, but essential for the good of mankind .

He thought the United States was the last, best hope of mankind .

She'd seen things ... But in general it was good for mankind to look outward to the stars.

EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES

If the Earth's temperature rises, it will be a disaster for all mankind .

EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS

Are they not bulletins on the nastiness of mankind ?

His deepest personal desire was to leave mankind the gift of peace.

It is immoral and disturbs the harmony of mankind .

One day she lifted the lid and out flew plagues innumerable, sorrow and mischief for mankind .

Science and reason seem now to offer mankind more hope of happiness and a decrease in suffering than is offered in religions.

The teachings of the Church brought nothing tangible for mankind .

The whole progress of mankind ought to have consisted in this: the elimination of unnecessary work.

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