human being
Americannoun
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any individual of the genus Homo, especially a member of the species Homo sapiens.
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a person, especially as distinguished from other animals or as representing the human species.
living conditions not fit for human beings; a very generous human being.
noun
Etymology
Origin of human being
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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A way to start the day feeling like a human being instead of a chess piece.
From Salon
“A true rock and roll legend, an inspiration to millions, but most importantly, at least to those of us who were lucky enough to know him, an incredible human being who will be deeply missed.”
From Los Angeles Times
"A true rock and roll legend, an inspiration to millions, but most importantly, at least to those of us who were lucky enough to know him, an incredible human being who will be deeply missed."
From BBC
A New-York Tribune editorial expressed his confidence, “these singular sounds and seeming manifestations are not produced by Mrs. Fox and her daughters, nor by any human being connected with them.”
From Literature
"He's a human being who thought what he did was right," she added.
From BBC
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