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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. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › humanHuman Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of HUMAN is of, relating to, or characteristic of humans. How to use human in a sentence.

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

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   Humans ( Homo sapiens) or modern humans are the most common and widespread species of primate, and the last surviving species of the genus Homo. They are great apes characterized by their hairlessness, bipedalism, and high intelligence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHUMAN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   HUMAN meaning: 1. being, relating to, or belonging to a person or to people as opposed to animals: 2. having the…. Learn more.

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

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   1. of, characterizing, or relating to people. human nature. 2. consisting of people. the human race. a human chain. 3. having the attributes of people as opposed to animals, divine beings, or machines.

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

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   1. A member of the primate genus Homo, especially a member of the species Homo sapiens, distinguished from other apes by a large brain and the capacity for speech. 2. A person: the extraordinary humans who explored Antarctica. adj. 1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of humans: the course of human events; the human race. 2.

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

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   Unlike a pickle or a chipmunk, a human is a person. You can identify a human by the two legs it stands on, its upright stature, its high intelligence, and its speech that you'll understand if you're one, too.

9. www.dictionary.com › browse › humanHUMAN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Human definition: of, relating to, characteristic of, or having the nature of people. See examples of HUMAN used in a sentence.