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

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

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   being, relating to, or belonging to a person or to people as opposed to animals: human body The human body is composed of about 60 percent water. human remains They found some remains which were thought to be human. human suffering Victory in the war was achieved at the cost of great human suffering.

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

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   Not to be confused with Person. 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. www.dictionary.com › browse › humanHUMAN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   adjective. of, characterizing, or relating to man and mankind. human nature. consisting of people. the human race. a human chain. having the attributes of man as opposed to animals, divine beings, or machines. human failings. kind or considerate. natural.

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. 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.

8. 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.