Definitions
- Referring to the human race as a whole, regardless of gender. - Talking about humanity in a philosophical or abstract sense. - Describing the collective attributes, qualities, and characteristics of human beings.
- Referring specifically to the male gender of the human race. - Talking about men as a group or category. - Describing the collective attributes, qualities, and characteristics of men.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to human beings.
- 2Both words describe collective attributes and qualities.
- 3Both words can be used in philosophical or abstract contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Gender: Mankind refers to all humans, while menkind specifically refers to males.
- 2Inclusivity: Mankind is more inclusive and neutral, while menkind excludes women and other genders.
- 3Usage: Mankind is more commonly used and recognized than menkind.
- 4Connotation: Mankind is more positive and neutral, while menkind can have negative connotations due to its exclusionary nature.
- 5Formality: Mankind is more formal and academic, while menkind is less formal and more colloquial.
Remember this!
Mankind and menkind both refer to human beings and their collective attributes. However, mankind is more inclusive and neutral, referring to all humans regardless of gender, while menkind specifically refers to the male gender. Additionally, mankind is more commonly used and recognized, while menkind can have negative connotations due to its exclusionary nature.
