Meaning of the word human in English

What does human mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

human

US /ˈhjuː.mən/

UK /ˈhjuː.mən/

relating to or characteristic of humankind

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The ability to reason is a unique human trait.

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We need to address the basic human needs of food and shelter.

Synonym:

mortal anthropoid humanlike personal individual

having or showing the best qualities of humankind, such as kindness, compassion, and sympathy

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It's important to show human kindness to everyone.

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Despite his flaws, he had a deeply human heart.

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compassionate kind sympathetic benevolent merciful

a human being, especially a person as distinguished from an animal or (in science fiction) an alien

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Every human deserves respect.

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The discovery of ancient humans provides insight into our origins.

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person individual being mortal man woman child