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

Thanks to “Cosmic Music,” anyone interested in her life and work doesn’t have to go comb through microfilm or ancient magazines to learn more about this unbelievably accomplished and completely fascinating human being.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

In its primordial form, liberalism was a political belief that the building block of society is the individual—an idea tethered loosely to the Christian notion that every single human being contains a divine spark.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

I think watching Lukita as an actor and a human being grow up over these past four years, it’s been really the joy of my career.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

“When I look at that, I look at it and go, he’s just a human being like everyone else and we have struggles,” Day said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

But other than Mother, Father, and Lily, Mr. Bender is the only human being I’ve seen since I woke up.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson

Related Words

• human
• mortal
• person
• soul