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Human Meaning: Definition, Examples & Usage (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：human being (human)

human 🔊

/ˈhjuːmən/

n., adj.

A person, a member of the species Homo sapiens. This refers to all people as a group or species.

Diverse group of people holding hands around globe

human being 🔊

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/ˈhjuːmən ˈbiːɪŋ/

n., adj.

A member of the species Homo sapiens; a person considered as an individual or collectively as a group.

📁 Category：Social Roles 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'humanus' (of man), from 'homo' (human being).

💡 Mnemonic

Think of 'humus' (earth) – humans are made from the earth, reminding us of our shared origin.

📖 Example

Every human on Earth shares 99.9% of the same DNA. 🔊 Every human on Earth shares 99.9% of the same DNA.

🔗 Collocations

human being – A person; an individual of the species Homo sapiens.

human race – All humans collectively as a species.

human nature – The general characteristics, feelings, and behavioral traits of humankind.

🔄 Synonyms

person (n.) – An individual human being.

individual (n.) – A single human being as distinct from a group.

mortal (n.) – A human being subject to death.

🚫 Antonyms

animal (n.) – A living organism other than a human being.

robot (n.) – A machine capable of carrying out actions, often contrasted with a human.

alien (n.) – A hypothetical or fictional being from another world, not human.

🌱 Derivatives

humanity (n.) – The human race; human beings collectively.

humanitarian (adj./n.) – Concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare.

humane (adj.) – Having or showing compassion or benevolence.

📖 Cultural Story

Derived from Latin 'humanus', related to 'homo'. The concept of shared humanity gained prominence during the Renaissance, emphasizing inherent dignity and reason.

Meaning 2：human-like (human)

human 🔊

/ˈhjuːmən/

n., adj.

Relating to people or having qualities like people, such as making mistakes, having feelings, or being creative.

Friendly robot holding human hand in living room

human-like 🔊

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/ˈhjuːmən laɪk/

n., adj.

Relating to people or having qualities characteristic of people, such as emotions, fallibility, creativity, or empathy.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

It's only human to feel nervous before a big presentation. 🔊 It's only human to feel nervous before a big presentation.

🔗 Collocations

human error – Mistakes made by people, as opposed to mechanical failure.

human touch – A warm, sympathetic, or personal quality in something.

human condition – The experiences, emotions, and challenges common to all human beings.

🔄 Synonyms

mortal (adj.) – Subject to death; humanly fallible.

humane (adj.) – Showing compassion or kindness, especially towards others.

fallible (adj.) – Capable of making mistakes; typical of human nature.

🚫 Antonyms

inhuman (adj.) – Lacking human qualities such as compassion or emotion.

divine (adj.) – Of or like a god; supremely good or powerful.

mechanical (adj.) – Lacking thought or emotion; automatic.

🌱 Derivatives

humanly (adv.) – In a human manner; within human capability.

humanize (v.) – To make something more humane or civilized.

humanism (n.) – A philosophical stance emphasizing human agency and values.