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 human human /ˈjuːmən/

adjective

  1. () Characteristic of humanity  ( human )
    characteristic of humanity
     Human nature
    human nature
  2. () Relating to a person  ( human )
    relating to a person
     The experiment was conducted on 6 monkeys and 2 human subjects
    the experiment was conducted on 6 monkeys and 2 human subjects
  3. () Having human form or attributes as opposed to those of animals or divine beings  ( human )
    having human form or attributes as opposed to those of animals or divine beings
     Human beings
    human beings
     The human body
    the human body
     Human kindness
    human kindness
     Human frailty
    human frailty

noun

  1. () Any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage  ( homo , human , human being , man )
    any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage
      The human population continues to grow, shaping the world in numerous ways.
    The human population continues to grow, shaping the world in numerous ways.