human

English

/ˈ(h)juː.mən/, /ˈ(h)ju.mən/, /ˈju.mən/, /ˈhjuː.mən/

adj
Definitions
  • (notcomp) Of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens or its closest relatives.
  • (comparable) Having the nature or attributes of a human being.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English humayne derived from Middle French humain derived from Latin hūmānus (humane, human, noble).

Origin

Latin

hūmānus

Gloss

humane, human, noble

Concept
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Social and political relations

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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