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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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   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.

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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.

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