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1homo

noun, ho·mo often capitalized \ˈhō-(ˌ)mō\
plural homos

Definition of HOMO

:  any of a genus (Homo) of hominids that includes modern humans (H. sapiens) and several extinct related species (as H. erectus and H. habilis)
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Origin of HOMO

New Latin Homin-, Homo, from Latin, human being — more at homage
First Known Use: 1591

Other Anthropology Terms

ectomorph, ethnography, prehistory, yurt

2homo

noun
plural homos

Definition of HOMO

often disparaging
:  homosexual
— homo adjective, often disparaging

Origin of HOMO

by shortening
First Known Use: 1922

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17 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. homo
  2. homos
  3. homo-
  4. homo alieni juris
  5. Homo erectus
  6. homo faber
  7. Homo habilis
  8. homo legalis
  9. homo mensura
  10. Homo sapiens
  11. homo signorum
  12. homo sui juris
  13. homo sum: humani nil a me alienum puto
  14. ecce homo
  15. legalis homo
  16. novus homo
  17. hom-
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