human being
noun
any individual of the genus Homo, especially a member of the species Homo sapiens.
human beings
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pluralof human being.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"We need to all rethink and start thinking of each other as human beings, all entitled to our own opinions."
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
That’s why I’m confused why people who have money change their behavior, and adopt a belief that some people are valued higher as human beings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Suraci stressed that large carnivores, like any species, have inherent value beyond the services they provide to human beings -- but said that failing to make the economic case would be a disservice to them.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
“It almost feels like we’re not being taken seriously as human beings with needs. Like, we’re just being taken through this crazy obstacle course where they have all these rules that flip-flop on us.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
Part of the answer is that civil rights organizations—like all institutions—are comprised of fallible human beings.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
