human

human adj

Fr. < L. hūmān-us, belonging to mankind.

  1. Of man; belonging to man; characteristic of mankind.
  2. Belonging to mankind; distinguished from lower animals.
  3. Mortal; not divine; subject to death.
  4. Phrase. “Human race”: people; all human beings.
  5. Phrase. “Human nature”: innate disposition of man; general inherent character of mankind.

human n

see human, adj.

  1. Person; mortal being.