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Added 8 October 2026

human

/ˈhjuː.mən/ adjective

In Latin: hūmānus Wiktionary

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Of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens or its closest relatives.
Having the nature or attributes of a human being.
To err is human; to forgive, divine.
Compassionate.

noun

A highly intelligent ape with fine and short body hair; the most abundant species of primate, with members found on every continent (Homo sapiens).
Humans share common ancestors with other apes.
A human as contrasted from superficially similar but typically more powerful humanoid creatures; a member of the human race.
A term of address for any human, often implying the listener's species is their only noteworthy trait.

verb

To behave as or become, or to cause to behave as or become, a human.

Origin

From Late Middle English humaigne, humayne, humain, from Middle French humain, from Old French humain, umain (“of or belonging to man”, adjective), from Latin hūmānus m (“of man, human”, adjective); see there for further details. Spelling human has been predominant since the early 18th century. Compare, and possibly related to man.

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