Synonyms for human

Synonyms for (noun) human

Synonyms: homo, human, human being, man

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

Similar words: hominid

Definition: a primate of the family Hominidae


Synonyms for (adj) human

Synonyms: human

Definition: having human form or attributes as opposed to those of animals or divine beings

Usage: human beings; the human body; human kindness; human frailty

Similar words: manlike, anthropoid

Definition: resembling human beings


Similar words: anthropomorphic, anthropomorphous, humanlike

Definition: suggesting human characteristics for animals or inanimate things


Similar words: earthborn

Definition: springing from or born on the earth

Usage: earthborn beings


Similar words: fallible, frail, imperfect, weak

Definition: wanting in moral strength, courage, or will; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings

Usage: I'm only a fallible human; frail humanity


Similar words: hominal

Definition: of humankind as a species

Usage: the hominal kingdom


Similar words: hominian, hominid

Definition: characterizing the family Hominidae, which includes Homo sapiens as well as extinct species of manlike creatures


Similar words: hominine

Definition: characteristic of humankind


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