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Homo sapiens

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of Homo sapiens

the human race
  • How far into the outer reaches of the universe will Homo sapiens someday be able to go?
Synonyms of Homo sapiens

humanity, humankind, man, mankind
Words Related to Homo sapiens

being, body, creature, fellowman, human, individual, mortal, party, person

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