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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

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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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   What does human mean?

   • Get Word of the Day daily email! The meaning of HUMAN is of, relating to, or characteristic of humans. How to use human in a sentence.

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   Where did the word human come from?

   • Human was first recorded in the mid 13th century, and owes its existence to the Middle French humain “of or belonging to man.” That word, in turn, comes from the Latin humanus, thought to be a hybrid relative of homo, meaning “man,” and humus, meaning “earth.” "Human."

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   How do you describe a person as a human?

   • 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. Human feelings, weaknesses, or errors are ones that are typical of humans rather than machines. ...an ever-growing risk of human error. We're not perfect.

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   What is human history?

   • ...human history. 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. Human feelings, weaknesses, or errors are ones that are typical of humans rather than machines.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 › 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.

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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]