Definitions for Human
ˈhyu mən or, often, ˈyu-; ˈyu mən; yudʒHu·man

Princeton's WordNet(2.77 / 17 votes)Rate this definition:

1. homo, man, human being, human(adj)

   any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage

2. human(adj)

   characteristic of humanity

   "human nature"

3. human(adj)

   relating to a person

   "the experiment was conducted on 6 monkeys and 2 human subjects"

4. human(adj)

   having human form or attributes as opposed to those of animals or divine beings

   "human beings"; "the human body"; "human kindness"; "human frailty"

Wiktionary(3.20 / 10 votes)Rate this definition:

1. human(Noun)

   A human being, whether man, woman or child.

2. human(Adjective)

   Of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens or its closest relatives.

3. human(Adjective)

   Having the nature or attributes of a human being.

Webster Dictionary(3.50 / 8 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Human(adj)

   belonging to man or mankind; having the qualities or attributes of a man; of or pertaining to man or to the race of man; as, a human voice; human shape; human nature; human sacrifices

   Etymology: [L. humanus; akin to homo man: cf. F. humain. See Homage, and cf. Humane, Omber.]

2. Human(noun)

   a human being

   Etymology: [L. humanus; akin to homo man: cf. F. humain. See Homage, and cf. Humane, Omber.]

Freebase(3.63 / 8 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Human

   Humans are primates of the family Hominidae, and the only extant species of the genus Homo. Humans are distinguished from other animals by a relatively larger brain with a particularly well developed neocortex, prefrontal cortex and temporal lobes; enabling high levels of abstract reasoning, language, introspection, problem solving, culture through social learning, and other important mental capabilities which, combined with bipedal locomotion that frees the hands for manipulating objects, has allowed far greater use of tools than any other species. Humans are the only extant species known to build fires and cook their food, as well as the only known species to clothe themselves and create and use numerous other technologies and arts. The scientific study of humans is the discipline of anthropology. Humans are uniquely adept at utilizing systems of symbolic communication such as language and art for self-expression, the exchange of ideas, and organization. Humans create complex social structures composed of many cooperating and competing groups, from families and kinship networks to states. Social interactions between humans have established an extremely wide variety of values, social norms, and rituals, which together form the basis of human society. Humans are noted for their desire to understand and influence their environment, seeking to explain and manipulate phenomena through science, philosophy, mythology, and religion.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Human

   hū′man, adj. belonging or pertaining to man or mankind: having the qualities of a man.—n. (coll.) a human being.—n. Hū′mankind, the human species.—adv. Hū′manly. [Fr.,—L. humanus—homo, a human being.]

Editors Contribution(2.00 / 4 votes)Rate this definition:

1. human

   Our soul connected to our body, brain, conscience, consciousness, memory, mind, spirit and subconscious on planet earth

   The human body is so amazing and capable.

   Submitted by MaryC on February 13, 2020  

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1. human

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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Human' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #482

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Human' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1364

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Human' in Nouns Frequency: #1315

4. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Human' in Adjectives Frequency: #56

Anagrams for Human »

1. Nahum

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Human in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Human in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of Human in a Sentence

1. Andrew King:

   Without a doubt( climate change) is a huge threat to human civilization, it's the details that we need to pin down.

2. Foreign Minister Stephane Dion:

   The case ... of Mr Garratt has been raised by the prime minister and by myself, we never miss an opportunity to raise human rights, but the details should not be revealed publicly for the sake of Mr. Garratt. It's something the two governments will have to work together (on).

3. Charles Dickens, A Tale Of Two Cities:

   A wonderful fact to reflect upon, that every human creature is constituted to be that profound secret and mystery to every other. A solemn consideration, when I enter a great city by night, that every one of those darkly clustered houses encloses its own secret; that every room in every one of them encloses its own secret; that every beating heart in the hundreds of thousands of breasts there, is, in some of its imaginings, a secret to the heart nearest it!

4. Eric Horvitz:

   We're defining the competitive landscape... of who can provide the most supportive services that make life easier, keep track of things, that complement human memory in a way that helps us get things done.

5. Bob Corker:

   It is true that the negotiations under way have nothing to do with alleviating any kind of terrorist sanctions, human rights sanctions or ballistic missile testing sanctions, should Iran commit an act of terrorism against an American, sanctions would be the minimum thing, I think, they'd have to be worried about. I think bombs and missiles on heads would be the thing they'd have to be concerned about.

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