Human being: meaning, definitions and examples

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human being

 

[ หŒhjuห.mษ™n หˆbiห.ษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in general

A human being is a member of the species Homo sapiens, distinguished from other animals by superior mental development, power of articulate speech, and upright stance.

Synonyms

individual, man, person, woman

Examples of usage

  • The human being is considered the most intelligent species on Earth.
  • Every human being has the right to dignity and respect.
Context #2 | Noun

philosophical

A human being is often viewed as a sentient being capable of rational thought, self-awareness, and moral judgment.

Synonyms

individual, mortal, person

Examples of usage

  • The concept of the human being as a moral agent has been discussed by philosophers for centuries.
  • Human beings have the capacity to reflect on their own existence.
Context #3 | Noun

emotionally

A human being is a complex being capable of experiencing a wide range of emotions, including love, joy, sorrow, and anger.

Synonyms

individual, person, soul

Examples of usage

  • The film depicts the struggles and triumphs of the human being in various emotional states.
  • Empathy is an important quality in understanding the emotions of other human beings.

Translations

Translations of the word "human being" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ser humano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคจเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mensch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ manusia

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปัŽะดะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czล‚owiek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไบบ้–“ (ใซใ‚“ใ’ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รชtre humain

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ser humano

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท insan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ๊ฐ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅู†ุณุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤlovฤ›k

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤlovek

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบบ็ฑป (rรฉnlรจi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤlovek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ manneskja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะดะฐะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ insan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ser humano

Etymology

The term 'human being' has its roots in Old English, where 'human' referred to the collective aspect of mankind. The word 'being' comes from Old English and has connotations of existence and essence. Together, 'human being' emphasizes the unique combination of physical, mental, emotional, and social characteristics that define Homo sapiens.