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.

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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

William Godwin, the father of “Frankenstein” author Mary Shelley, believed that all human beings are capable of seeing their way to moral decisions.

From The Wall Street Journal

That mission will put human beings—including the first woman—on the moon for the first time since 1972.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ski team physician Kevin Stone said, “are not normal human beings.”

From The Wall Street Journal

"It is my personal belief that every one of us, every human being, is basically good at the core," Judge Eric Bentley said.

From BBC

"It's painful - as an Iranian, but also as a human being," she said.

From BBC

Related Words

• human
• mortal
• person
• soul