half-human
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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The name Satyrex combines Satyr, a half-human, half-beast figure from Greek mythology known for exaggerated anatomy, with the Latin word rēx, meaning "king."
From Science Daily ● Apr. 6, 2026
Mortal Kombat 1 introduces a roster of Kameo characters such as Jax Briggs and the half-human, half-dragon Goro that can act as sidekicks to the main combatants.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 25, 2023
A half-vampire, half-human child would be fine but the filmmakers' decision to computer animate the baby make for a character that is beyond nightmares.
From Salon ● Nov. 12, 2022
A half-human, half-Atlantean mutant, Namor’s commitment to protecting his people has meant that he has fought with and against superhero teams like the Avengers, X-Men and the Fantastic Four over the years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2022
If so, they can be regarded as the ancestors of the animal divinities, and their half-human, half-animal cousins we shall meet throughout the Near East and Greece.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
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