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

“There’s things that happened in that break that set us up for success as human beings, not just as creative people.”

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“But I might have a thought in the back of my head, because I’m a human being and now that little question mark is placed there.”

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He called her "a legend, and icon, and a truly kind human being.... She will be deeply missed."

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"Working here you realise that life and human beings are good. You realise the strength of the human spirit."

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His unconditional affection is a great reminder that my professional output isn’t the sum total of my value as a human being.

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Related Words

• human 
• mortal 
• person 
• soul