Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
human condition
Noun
/ˈhjuːmən kənˈdɪʃən/
Definition
The human condition refers to the experiences, emotions, and situations that characterize human life.
Examples
- The novel explores the complexities of the human condition through its characters’ struggles.
- Artists often seek to capture the essence of the human condition in their work.
- Philosophers have debated the nature of the human condition for centuries.
Meaning
It encompasses the various aspects of existence that affect all humans, including suffering, joy, love, conflict, and mortality.
Synonyms
- Existential experience
- Human experience
- Human existence
