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human definition

hu·man (hyo̵̅o̅′mən, yo̵̅o̅′-)

adjective

  1. of, belonging to, or typical of man (Homo sapiens) the human race
  2. consisting of or produced by people human society
  3. having or showing qualities, as rationality or fallibility, viewed as distinctive of people a human act, a human failing

Etymology: ME humayne < OFr humaine < L humanus, akin to homo, a man: see homo

noun

a person: the phrase human being is still preferred by some

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