antihuman

adjective

an·​ti·​hu·​man ˌan-tē-ˈhyü-mən How to pronounce antihuman (audio)
-ˈyü-,
ˌan-tī- How to pronounce antihuman (audio)
1
: acting or being against humanity
2
: reacting strongly with human antigens
antihuman antibodies

Word History

First Known Use

1738, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of antihuman was in 1738

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Cite this Entry

“Antihuman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antihuman. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

antihuman

adjective
: reacting strongly with human antigens
antihuman antibodies
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