Main Entry: ¹hu·man

Pronunciation: \ˈhyü-mən, ˈyü-\

Function: adjective

1 a : of, relating to, or characteristic of humans <the human body> <human biochemistry> b : primarily or usually harbored by, affecting, or attacking humans <human diseases> <human parasites>
2 : being or consisting of humans <the human race>
3 : consisting of members of the family Hominidae : hominid

—hu·man·ness \-mən-nəs\ noun