Definition

1. Noun:
   • A member of the species Homo sapiens: A human being is a person, characterized by the capacity for complex thought, language, and upright posture.
   • An individual person: The term refers to any single member of the human species, emphasizing their inherent qualities and existence.

Usage and Examples

• Noun:
  • Every human being has the right to freedom and dignity.
  • The discovery of ancient tools tells us a lot about the life of an early human being.
  • It is a basic instinct for a human being to seek companionship.

Advanced Usage

• "To err is human": This proverb highlights that making mistakes is an inherent part of being a human being.
  • Don't be too hard on yourself; to err is human.
• Used in philosophical or ethical contexts to discuss rights, nature, or the human condition.
  • The debate centered on what responsibilities we have toward every human being.

Variants and Related Words

• Humanity (n): The human race; human beings collectively.
  • He dedicated his life to serving humanity.
• Human (n/adj): (As a noun) Synonym for human being; (as an adjective) relating to or characteristic of people.
  • The rescue team searched for any human survivors.
• Humankind (n): The human species as a whole; mankind.
  • This is a major step forward for all of humankind.

Synonyms

• Person: An individual human being.
• Individual: A single human being as distinct from a group.
• Homo sapiens: The modern biological species name for human beings.

Related Phrases

• Human being is sometimes used in contrast to animals, machines, or divine beings to emphasize unique human qualities.
  • Artificial intelligence may mimic thought, but it is not a human being.

Noun

1. any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage