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nonhuman

American  
[non-hyoo-muhn, -yoo-] / nɒnˈhyu mən, -ˈyu- /

adjective

  1. not human.

  2. not displaying the emotions, sympathies, intelligence, etc., of most human beings.

  3. not intended for consumption by humans.

    nonhuman products such as soaps and detergents.


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Origin of nonhuman

non- + human

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Additionally, McKinnon sees identity products for AI agents becoming a prominent growth driver down the road, as enterprises look to manage and secure autonomous nonhuman actors.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Fully computer-animated films followed, along with fully digital nonhuman characters such as Gollum in “The Lord of the Rings” and the Na’vi from “Avatar.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

Because the study was conducted in nonhuman primates, further research will be needed to determine whether the same effects occur in people.

From Science Daily • Jan. 21, 2026

This is true for a veritable zoo of nonhuman creatures, including horses, parakeets, monkeys, and lizards, who all see the illusion as well.

From Slate • Aug. 24, 2025

Winston had picked up Alby’s bow and arrow, flinging the steel-pointed shafts at anything nonhuman that moved, missing more than he hit.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner

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