human being

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

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of human being¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

He makes a further, more radical claim: “the idea that all human beings were created in God’s image was seminal to the creation of the modern West.”

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And there’s a pain when you realize that your therapist is just a human being, and they have limits, just like you do.”

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"In general in football, players miss chances and he is a human being. We are not used to him missing chances," Slot said.

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These are real human beings and it is spreading.

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Which is a good way to be if you’re a producer, but not as a human being.

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Related Words

• human 
• mortal 
• person 
• soul