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

No wonder there is so little empathy for Brian Thompson, who was by many accounts a lovely human being.

From Los Angeles Times

"I didn't like what was being said because I'm a human being but you've got to cop it," Postecoglou said after the incident.

From BBC

However despicable his role in health care, he was still a human being and for those people, his death will be a private tragedy.

From Salon

"For a human being, looking at this circle and recognizing it is extremely easy," Ciulla said.

From Science Daily

Most of the attention from the story surrounded the dead bear, but it also revealed text messages in which Kennedy called Trump a “terrible human being” and “probably a sociopath.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• human
• mortal
• person
• soul