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Human

Verb / ˈhju:mʌn / / ˈju:mʌn / Another word for human — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or characteristic of people or human beings

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Common collocations

  • human nature
  • human race
  • human being
  • human body
  • human error
  • human rights
  • human life
  • human development

Word family

adjective human
adverb humanly

Usage note

While 'human' can be used as an adjective, it's often more natural to use 'human' or 'humane' depending on the context. 'Human' refers to the species, while 'humane' refers to kindness and compassion.

Example sentences

  1. She is a kind and caring human being.
  2. Humans have the ability to think and reason.
  3. The doctor is treating a human patient.
  4. Our world is populated by billions of humans.
  5. Human beings have the power to create and destroy.

Quotes

  • The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members, like children, elderly, disabled, and the poor. - Mahatma Gandhi
  • “No one has yet fully realized the wealth of sympathy, kindness and generosity hidden in the soul of a child. The effort of every true education should be to unlock that treasure.” - Emma Goldman
  • “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” - Mahatma Gandhi

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