Word: Human

Pronunciation

/ˈhjuːmən/

Definitions

• Noun: A member of the species Homo sapiens, characterized by having a highly developed brain, the ability to use language, walk upright on two legs, and create and use complex tools. For example: “Humans are social animals who thrive in communities.”
• Adjective: Relating to or characteristic of humans; having the qualities or attributes of a person, especially as opposed to those of an animal or machine. For example: “Human behavior is influenced by both nature and nurture.”

Noun usage examples

• “The evolution of humans has been marked by the development of culture and technology.”
• “Artificial intelligence seeks to emulate many aspects of human cognition.”

Adjective usage examples

• “The company’s policies are designed with the well-being of its human employees in mind.”
• “Despite his robotic appearance, he displayed genuine human emotions.”

Phrases

• “Human nature”: The general psychological characteristics, feelings, and behavioral traits of humankind regarded as shared by all humans.
• “Human rights”: The fundamental rights that every human being is inherently entitled to simply because they are human.
• “Human error”: A mistake made by a person, often in contrast to mistakes caused by machines or systems.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Through advancements in medicine, life expectancy for humans has significantly increased.”
• Adjective: “It’s essential to design products that are user-friendly and considerate of human limitations.”

Synonyms

• Person
• Individual
• Being
• Mortal
• Man (informally, sometimes considered gender-neutral)
• Woman (when referring specifically to females, can be used inclusively)
• People (plural form)