human nature

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noun

the psychological and social qualities that characterize humankind, especially in contrast with other living things.

Sociology. the character of human conduct, generally regarded as produced by living in primary groups.

Origin of human nature

First recorded in 1735–45

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Related Words for human nature

humanity

Examples from the Web for human nature

Historical Examples of human nature

We return to it again and again, and bless the memory of an author who contrives so well to reconcile us to human-nature.
Sermons of Christmas Evans
Joseph Cross
Edwards inclined more toward the old Georgia type of human-nature sketch.
A History of American Literature Since 1870
Fred Lewis Pattee
At present there is a tendency to investigate the human-nature aspects of the causes of the industrial conflict.
Introduction to the Science of Sociology
Robert E. Park

British Dictionary definitions for human nature

human nature

noun

the qualities common to humanity

ordinary human behaviour, esp considered as less than perfect

sociol the unique elements that form a basic part of human life and distinguish it from other animal life

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