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Meaning of humans
The primary meaning of the word "humans" refers to beings or creatures of the species Homo sapiens.
Etymology of humans
The word "human" has its roots in Old French and Latin, with "humain" derived from Latin "humanus", which is related to "homÅ", meaning "man" or "human being".
The term has evolved over time to encompass various meanings and connotations, with the plural form "humans" specifically referring to members of the species Homo sapiens.
Synonyms
people
individuals
persons
human beings
men
women
children
adults
males
females
beings
creatures
mortals
persons
folk
populace
crowd
multitude
throng
mass
horde
tribe
community
society
mankind
Homo sapiens
humans
personhood
humanity
mortal
earthlings
inhabitants
residents
citizens
nationals
populace
public
crowd
masses
multitude
people
persons
folk
humans
beings
creatures
individuals
persons
men
women
children
adults
Definitions
- The term 'humans' is defined by Oxford Languages as "a human being, especially an adult" and also as "the human race, including all people".
- It can be used to refer to the species as a whole, or to specific individuals within that species.
Usage Examples
- The city is home to millions of humans from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Humans have been exploring space for decades, with numerous missions to the moon and beyond.
- The new policy aims to improve the living conditions of humans in the affected area.