human being
Americannoun
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any individual of the genus Homo, especially a member of the species Homo sapiens.
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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.
noun
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Etymology
Origin of human being
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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I wanted to know who my grandfather was as a human being.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
Meanwhile, job seekers say they are doing what they can to get past applicant-tracking systems so they can get to a human being.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
"He was a member of our community, a neighbor, and a human being whose life was cut tragically short," the organisation said in a statement, which did not name the man.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
The human being is a creature which cannot be reduced to its matter.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 7, 2026
Half a myth and half a human being.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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