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nonhuman

American  
[non-hyoo-muhn, -yoo-] / nɒnˈhyu mən, -ˈyu- /

adjective

  1. not human.

  2. not displaying the emotions, sympathies, intelligence, etc., of most human beings.

  3. not intended for consumption by humans.

    nonhuman products such as soaps and detergents.


Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of nonhuman

non- + human

Example Sentences

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If they are the vanguard of a sentient nonhuman enemy, we don’t have much to fear yet.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

At the same time, I have come to regard my tech tweaks as a relatively harmless nonhuman gesture.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

An international team that includes University of Arkansas archaeologist Taylor Hermes identified the first evidence of Bronze Age plague in a nonhuman host.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

We’re looking at a very small sample of astronauts who have spent a maximum of six months each in low Earth orbit, as well as various studies on nonhuman animals.

From Slate • Mar. 1, 2026

Members decide how they can best make the world around them better for the environment, for nonhuman animals, for one another, and for their communities.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall

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