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   Hu·man

   /ˈ(h)yo͞omən/

   

   adjective

   • 1. relating to or characteristic of people or human beings: "the human body" Similar anthropoidOpposite animal
   • ▪ of or characteristic of people as opposed to God or animals or machines, especially in being susceptible to weaknesses: "they are only human and therefore mistakes do occur" Similar mortalflesh and bloodfallibleweakfrailimperfectvulnerablesusceptibleerringerror-pronephysicalbodilyfleshlycarnalcorporalOpposite infallible
   • ▪ of or characteristic of people's better qualities, such as kindness or sensitivity: "the human side of politics is getting stronger" Similar compassionatehumanekindkindlykindheartedconsiderateunderstandingsympathetictolerantapproachableaccessibleOpposite inhuman
   • ▪ of or belonging to the genus Homo.

   noun

   • 1. a human being, especially a person as distinguished from an animal or (in science fiction) an alien.

   Word Origin late Middle Englishhumaine, from Old French humain(e), from Latin humanus, from homo ‘man, human being’. The present spelling became usual in the 18th century; compare with humane.

   Derivatives

   • 1. humanlike adjective
   • 2. humanness noun

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HumanHuman - Wikipedia

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   Human is a loanword of Middle English from Old French humain, ultimately from Latin hūmānus, the adjectival form of homō ('man' – in the sense of humanity). The native English term man can refer to the species generally (a synonym for humanity) as well as to human males. It may also refer to individuals of either sex.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHUMAN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · Human means relating to or concerning people. ...the human body. ...human history. Synonyms: mortal, anthropoid, manlike More Synonyms of human. 2. countable noun. You can refer to people as humans, especially when you are comparing them with animals or machines. Its rate of growth was fast–much more like that of an ape than that of a human.

4. www.thefreedictionary.com › humanHuman - definition of human by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of humans: the course of human events; the human race. 2. Having or showing those positive aspects of nature and character regarded as distinguishing humans from other animals: an act of human kindness. 3.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › humanHuman - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of human. noun. any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage. synonyms: homo, human being, man. see more. adjective. characteristic of humanity. “ human nature” adjective. having human form or attributes as opposed to those of animals or divine beings.

6. www.britannica.com › dictionary › humanHuman Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   1 human / ˈ hjuːmən/ adjective. Britannica Dictionary definition of HUMAN. 1. : of, relating to, or affecting people. the human body. the human brain. human suffering. [+] more examples. 2. [more human; most human] a : typical of people. a human failing/weakness. human kindness. human emotions.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishHUMAN | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   B1. relating to people or their characteristics: the human body. human behaviour. The accident was caused by human error (= a person's mistake). Fewer examples. the human brain. Most accidents are the result of human error. This place is not fit for human habitation. The cost in human terms is incalculable. The bacteria live in the human body.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhuman adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [only before noun] of or connected with people rather than animals, machines or gods. the human body/brain. a terrible loss of human life. human development/activity/behaviour. Human remains (= the body of a dead person) were found inside the house. Contact with other people is a basic human need. This food is not fit for human consumption.