First Known Use: 14th century
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1human
adjective hu·man \ˈhyü-mən, ˈyü-\
: of, relating to, or affecting people
: typical of people
: having good or bad qualities that people usually have
Full Definition of HUMAN
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of humans
2
: consisting of humans
3
a : having human form or attributes b : susceptible to or representative of the sympathies and frailties of human nature <such an inconsistency is very human — P. E. More>
— hu·man·ness \-mən-nəs\ noun
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Origin of HUMAN
Middle English humain, from Anglo-French, from Latin humanus; akin to Latin homo human being — more at homage
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2human
noun
: a person
Full Definition of HUMAN
— hu·man·like \-mən-ˌlīk\ adjective
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First Known Use of HUMAN
circa 1533
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HUMAN Defined for Kids
1human
adjective hu·man \ˈhyü-mən, ˈyü-\
Definition of HUMAN for Kids
1
: of, being, or characteristic of people as distinct from animals <the human body>
2
: having the form or characteristics of people <The expression on the dog's face was almost human.>
2human
noun
Definition of HUMAN for Kids
— hu·man·like \ˈhyü-mən-ˌlīk, ˈyü-\ adjective
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