human being

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noun

any individual of the genus Homo, especially a member of the species Homo sapiens.
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.

Origin of human being

First recorded in 1855–60

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Related Words for human being

person, soul, human, mortal, earthling

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Historical Examples of human being

There are about two or three Omahas who know this medicine, which is called Niacinga makan, Human-being medicine.
Omaha sociology (1884 N 03 / 1881-1882 (pages 205-370))
James Owen Dorsey

British Dictionary definitions for human being

human being

noun

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

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