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   human

   /ˈhjuːmən/

   adjective

   • 1. relating to or characteristic of humankind: "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
   • ▪ showing the better qualities of humankind, such as kindness: "the human side of politics is getting stronger" Similar compassionatehumanekindkindlykind-heartedconsiderateunderstandingsympathetictolerantapproachableaccessibleOpposite inhuman
   • ▪ of or belonging to the genus Homo.

   noun

   • 1. a human being.

   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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   Learn the meaning of human as an adjective and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how human is related to other words and phrases, and explore related articles and entries.

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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.

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

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   Learn the meaning of human as an adjective and a noun, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Find out how human differs from related words such as Homo sapiens, specialized, and only human.

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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.

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

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the word human in British and American English. Human can be an adjective, a noun, or a prefix, and it can refer to people, their attributes, or their contrast with animals or machines.

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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.

8. 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.