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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.

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

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   Humans ( Homo sapiens, meaning "thinking man") 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.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHUMAN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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

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

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   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. His desire for revenge was very human. [=was very typical of the way people are]

6. www.yourdictionary.com › humanHuman Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Human Definition. A person. 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. The human race. Of, relating to, or characteristic of humans. The course of human events; the human race.

7. 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.

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.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryHUMAN definition in American English | 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.

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

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    HUMAN definition: 1. relating to people or their characteristics: 2. to not be perfect: 3. a man, woman, or child: . Learn more.

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

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    Definition of human adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.