sapiens
sa·pi·ens
adj \ˈsa-pē-ənz, ˈsā-, -ˌenz\Definition of SAPIENS
: of, relating to, or being recent humans (Homo sapiens) as distinguished from various fossil hominids
Origin of SAPIENS
New Latin (specific epithet of Homo sapiens), from Latin, present participle of sapere
First Known Use: 1939
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