Definition of human
1 : of, relating to, or characteristic of humans (see 2human) the human brain human voices problems that have occurred throughout human history
2 : consisting of humans everyone held hands and made a human chain
3a : having human form or attributes the statue is more human than the beings at his feet — Clifton Fadimanb : representative of or susceptible to the sympathies and frailties of human nature human kindness a human weakness such an inconsistency is very human — P. E. More
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Examples of human in a Sentence
problems that have occurred throughout human history
She is a very kind and human person.
The dog's expression was almost human.
The assembly line was a human machine.
Everyone held hands and formed a human chain.
Recent Examples of human from the Web
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A human rights organization is suing the Kentucky Department of Corrections for allegedly censoring books.
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The video, created by students from Havre de Grace Middle School, explains only human waste and toilet paper are acceptable items to put down drains and toilets.
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The good news is the show seems inclined to temper Arya’s vengeance with some human kindness.
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Saint Louis expertly captures the human stories at the intersection of the wonder of childbirth and the grip of drug dependency in a Kentucky hospital, all while keeping the epidemic in view.
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Opposition parties also prepared to amend the bill, which among other things will give the government power to tweak laws without parliamentary approval and take Britain out of the EU’s human rights charter.
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At school, she was ineluctably drawn to courses that dealt with philanthropy, human rights and the role of international nongovernmental organizations.
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That means p eriods are tied to everything from public health and education to the environment and basic human dignity.
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No cases of rat lungworm in humans have been reported in Florida yet, but there have been reported human cases in Hawaii for more than 50 years.
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Origin and Etymology of human
Middle English humain, from Anglo-French, from Latin humanus; akin to Latin homo human being — more at homage
Other Anthropology Terms
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Definition of human
Examples of human in a Sentence
humans are the only mammals not endowed with a natural defense against the elements, such as fur or a thick hide
Recent Examples of human from the Web
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It’s already settled some major debates, including whether modern humans interacted with Neanderthals.
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The mother of two has responded to each with snapshots of her son and a short note to consider the human behind those hospital bills.
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Fashion is to Coachella goers as oxygen is to humans –
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Scientists are still trying to understand the toll that such a journey might take on humans, says Dr. Kris Lehnhardt, an emergency room physician at George Washington University’s School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
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Dog costume and tail wagging contests, demonstrations of dog agility, vendors for humans and dogs. $5 donation per dog.
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Human-like fingerprints that give them a better grasp.
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But even then, my religion should not come into it because I, as a human, do not approve of this terror.
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Removing even the idea of a human in the room led to more productive sessions.
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Origin and Etymology of human
see 1human
Other Anthropology Terms
HUMAN Defined for English Language Learners
human
playDefinition of human for English Language Learners
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: of, relating to, or affecting people
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: typical of people
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: having good or bad qualities that people usually have
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Definition of human for English Language Learners
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: a person
HUMAN Defined for Kids
Definition of human for Students
1 : of, being, or characteristic of people as distinct from animals the human body
2 : having the form or characteristics of people The expression on the dog's face was almost human.
Definition of human for Students
humanlike
\ˈhyü-mən-ˌlīk, ˈyü-\ adjectiveMedical Dictionary
Medical Definition of human
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