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

The bears should be out on the ice hunting seals, not here hunting human beings!

From Literature

I believe in following rules and laws, but not in treating human beings as something to mock online.

From The Wall Street Journal

First Minister Eluned Morgan described David as a "truly remarkable human being".

From BBC

"Those who died are also human beings. They are all Venezuelans. On one side or the other, they are all human beings, they all have people who mourn them," she said.

From Barron's

It’s easy to talk about grand principles such as democracy and rule of law—and also easy to forget that they require individual human beings to put them into practice.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• human
• mortal
• person
• soul