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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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of human being
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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He said he will remember Kelly as a "warm, genuine, authentic human being".
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
He may charge a fortune, but he’s the most selfless character in the play and seemingly the most cultivated human being.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
We are equal because every human being bears the same inherent worth, the spark of our Creator.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Once you respond by calling a number purportedly provided by Robinhood, you have proven that you are a real live human being, and that makes you and your phone number a target.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
Not an indignant, violence-seeking monster, but a human being, honest and raw—trapped in this house with us, and scared to the bone.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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