human being
noun
any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage
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prepubescent, ↑
prepubertal, ↑
body, ↑
organic structure, ↑
physical structure, ↑
side, ↑
nutrition, ↑
schistosome dermatitis, ↑
swimmer's itch, ↑
polydactyly, ↑
hyperdactyly, ↑
syndactyly, ↑
syndactylism ↑
world, ↑
human race, ↑
humanity, ↑
humankind, ↑
human beings, ↑
humans, ↑
mankind, ↑
man, ↑
Homo erectus, ↑
Homo soloensis, ↑
Homo habilis, ↑
Homo sapiens, ↑
Neandertal man, ↑
Neanderthal man, ↑
Neandertal, ↑
Neanderthal, ↑
Homo sapiens neanderthalensis, ↑
Rhodesian man, ↑
Homo rhodesiensis ↑
loin, ↑
lumbus, ↑
human body, ↑
physical body, ↑
material body, ↑
soma, ↑
build, ↑
figure, ↑
physique, ↑
anatomy, ↑
shape, ↑
bod, ↑
chassis, ↑
frame, ↑
form, ↑
flesh, ↑
body hair, ↑
mane, ↑
head of hair, ↑
human head, ↑
foot, ↑
human foot, ↑
pes, ↑
arm, ↑
hand, ↑
manus, ↑
mitt, ↑
paw, ↑
face, ↑
human face* * *
noun, pl ⋯ beings [count]
She's a very warm and generous human being.
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1. only before noun of or connected with people rather than animals, machines or gods
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human anatomy/activity/behaviour/experience •
a terrible loss of
human life •
Contact with other people is a basic
human need.
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This food is not fit for
human consumption.
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human geography (= the study of the way different people live around the world) •
The hostages were used as a
human shield (= a person or group of people that is forced to stay in a particular place where they would be hurt or killed if their country attacked it).
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Firefighters formed a
human chain (= a line of people) to carry the children to safety.
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Human remains (= the body of a dead person) were found inside the house.
2. showing the weaknesses that are typical of people, which means that other people should not criticize the person too much
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human weaknesses/failings •
We must allow for
human error.
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It's only human to want the best for your children.
3. having the same feelings and emotions as most ordinary people
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He's really very human when you get to know him.
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The public is always attracted to politicians who have
the human touch (= the ability to make ordinary people feel relaxed when they meet them).
Word Origin:
late Middle English humaine, from Old French humain(e), from Latin humanus, from homo ‘man, human being’. The present spelling became usual in the 18th cent.; compare with ↑
humane.
Example Bank:
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Firefighters formed a human chain to carry the children to safety.
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The hostages were used as a human shield.
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This food is not fit for human consumption.
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a terrible loss of human life
a person rather than an animal or a machine
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Dogs can hear much better than humans.
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That is no way to treat another human being.
Word Origin:
late Middle English humaine, from Old French humain(e), from Latin humanus, from homo ‘man, human being’. The present spelling became usual in the 18th cent.; compare with ↑
humane.
Thesaurus:
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Dogs can hear much better than humans.
a/an average/normal/ordinary human/human being/person/individual/mortal
a
rational human being/person/individual
Human or human being? Human often refers to the biological characteristics of people compared with animals or machines. It can also refer to the different stages in the development of the human race; human being is often used to talk about sb's ability to think, feel and be social
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early/primitive/modern humans •
She was not behaving like a rational human being.
Example Bank:
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Can the disease be passed from birds to humans?
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More work is needed on the interface between humans and machines.
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Most animals will avoid contact with humans unless cornered.
Useful english dictionary.
2012.