English · Word Candidate

human

/ˈhjuː.mən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: humans · humen

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens or its closest relatives.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thuộc loài Homo sapiens hoặc họ hàng gần

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Adjective

Examples

Some powers diuine, or els infernall, mixt / Their angry ſeedes at his conception: / For he was neuer ſprong of humaine race, / Since with the ſpirit of his fearefull pride, / He dares so doubtleſly reſolue of rule.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Having the nature or attributes of a human being.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

có bản chất hoặc thuộc tính của con người

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Adjective

Examples

To err is human; to forgive, divine.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A highly intelligent ape with fine and short body hair; the most abundant species of primate, with members found on every continent (Homo sapiens).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

loài vượn thông minh với lông tóc mịn và ngắn

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Noun

Examples

Humans share common ancestors with other apes.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A highly intelligent ape with fine and short body hair; the most abundant species of primate, with members found on every continent (Homo sapiens). — A human as contrasted from superficially similar but typically more powerful humanoid creatures; a member of the human race.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

loài vượn thông minh với lông tóc mịn và ngắn

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Noun

Examples

Greetings. I am Blor-Utar from Zimtok-5. I have come to subjugate the human race. Do not resist. Why humans? Because, in addition to their value as slave labor, they are also delicious and nutritious!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “human” mean?

Of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens or its closest relatives.

Is “human” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.