human+being

  • 41human — (adj.) mid 15c., humain, humaigne, from O.Fr. humain, umain (adj.) of or belonging to man (12c.), from L. humanus of man, human, also humane, philanthropic, kind, gentle, polite; learned, refined, civilized, probably related to homo (gen.… …

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  • 42human — [hyo͞o′mən, yo͞o′mən] adj. [ME humayne < OFr humaine < L humanus, akin to homo, a man: see HOMO1] 1. of, belonging to, or typical of man (Homo sapiens) [the human race] 2. consisting of or produced by people [human society] 3. having or… …

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  • 43human — Ⅰ. human UK US /ˈhjuːmən/ adjective ► relating to people: »Most of the problems were caused by human error, poor communication and staffing issues. »The new regulations would improve labour conditions and protect human welfare. Ⅱ. human UK US… …

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  • 44human, humane — Human refers to the form, nature, or qualities characteristic of man. Formerly, human being was recommended over human, but both expressions are fully acceptable now. Humane refers to such good qualities in man as mercy, compassion, and kindness… …

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  • 45Being — Be ing, n. 1. Existence, as opposed to nonexistence; state or sphere of existence. [1913 Webster] In Him we live, and move, and have our being. Acts xvii. 28. [1913 Webster] 2. That which exists in any form, whether it be material or spiritual,… …

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  • 46being — [bē′iŋ] n. [see BE] 1. the state or fact of existing or living; existence or life 2. fundamental or essential nature 3. one who lives or exists, or is assumed to do so [a human being, a divine being] 4. all the physical and mental qualities that… …

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  • 47Human — Hu man, n. A human being. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster] Sprung of humans that inhabit earth. Chapman. [1913 Webster] We humans often find ourselves in strange position. Prof. Wilson. [1913 Webster] …

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  • 48human rights — pl.n. rights, as the right to organize politically or worship freely, thought of as belonging inherently to each human being and not to be taken away or interfered with by arbitrary or repressive government action …

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  • 49being — (n.) c.1300, condition, state, circumstances; presence, fact of existing, early 14c., existence, from BE (Cf. be) (q.v.) + ING (Cf. ing). Sense of that which physically exists, person or thing (e.g. human being) is from late 14c …

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  • 50human sacrifice — human being sacrificed in a religious ritual …

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