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human being

American  

noun

  1. any individual of the genus Homo, especially a member of the species Homo sapiens.

  2. a person, especially as distinguished from other animals or as representing the human species.

    living conditions not fit for human beings; a very generous human being.
human being British  

noun

  1. a member of any of the races of Homo sapiens; person; man, woman, or child

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Etymology

Origin of human being

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

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What actual human being, assured of his right to live, would set about begging his oppressors to accept the sacrifice of his identity?

From The Wall Street Journal

Oh, and a society of one robot talking to another, with no human being actually knowing how to write.

From The Wall Street Journal

Brekke recently implemented online ticketing, but you still have to pick up your tickets at the box office and present them to a human being.

From Salon

He added: “I mean, these guys are normal human beings, too.”

From Los Angeles Times

"I am a human being and disappointed and the connection with the fans is important for me. But we had clear chances and we have to work on certain things."

From BBC

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