humankind

[/ˈhjuːmənkaɪnd/]
noun
humanidade
1. human beings collectively; the human race; all people
Humankind has made great technological advances in the last century.
A humanidade fez grandes avanços tecnológicos no último século.
2. people in general, regarded as having common interests or concerns
We must work together for the benefit of humankind.
Devemos trabalhar juntos pelo bem da humanidade.
The term 'humankind' is often used in formal, academic, or philosophical contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. It emphasizes unity and collective human experience, making it more inclusive than 'mankind,' which can carry gender-specific connotations. In Brazil, 'humanidade' is the standard formal equivalent used in educational, scientific, and literary contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
humanitymankindhuman racepeoplemortals

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
humanidade
most common and standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
humanidade
standard usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
humanidade
standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
humanidade
identical usage in European Portuguese

Related Words

humanpersonindividualsocietycivilizationspecies

Related Idioms & Phrases

the future of humankind
for the good of humankind
all of humankind
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