human being

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.

human being

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of human being¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

"As human beings, there's this natural tendency to look at a difference in someone else and to worry about it, or have an opinion about it," says Bush.

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Pretty much any sport can be fun, except golf, which was created in a rogue lab to make human beings miserable, especially me.

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A mid-ranking officer speaking on the condition of anonymity told AFP that "police are also human beings".

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You always lent a hand to other human beings.

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She’s right that these arguments dehumanize women, who are full human beings and not emotional support animals for men.

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Related Words

• human 
• mortal 
• person 
• soul