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

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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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   HUMAN definition: 1. being, relating to, or belonging to a person or to people as opposed to animals: 2. having the…. Learn more.

5. 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.

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

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   5 meanings: 1. of, characterizing, or relating to people 2. consisting of people 3. having the attributes of people as opposed.... Click for more definitions.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › humanHuman - definition of human by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 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.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › humanHUMAN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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.

9. 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.

10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › humanHuman Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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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]

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhuman adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    Definition of human adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.