human

noun

(strictly, biology) A highly intelligent ape with fine and short body hair; the most abundant species of primate, with members found on every continent (Homo sapiens).

(loosely) Any hominid of the genus Homo.

(fantasy, science fiction, mythology) A human as contrasted from superficially similar but typically more powerful humanoid creatures; a member of the human race.

(fantasy, science fiction) A term of address for any human, often implying the listener's species is their only noteworthy trait.

(humorous) The language supposedly spoken by humans

A surname.

(fantasy, science fiction) Alternative letter-case form of human used in works that capitalize the names of all sentient species

verb

(rare) To behave as or become, or to cause to behave as or become, a human.

adjective

(not comparable) Of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens or its closest relatives.

(comparable) Having the nature or attributes of a human being.

Roots

humanushuman- · Latin · human

Synonyms for human

homon manlikeadj humaneadj mankindn mann anthropocentricadj anthropoidn hominidn humanisticadj creaturen

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