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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHumans
/ˈhjuː.mənz/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Members of the species Homo sapiens, distinguished from other animals by superior mental development, articulate speech, and upright stance.
"Humans have the unique ability to create complex societies and cultures." - 2
Individuals of the human race, often used in a broader sense to refer to humanity as a whole.
"Throughout history, humans have sought to understand their place in the universe."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'humans' derives from the Latin 'humanus', which means 'of man' or 'human'. The term evolved through Middle English from the Old French 'humain', reflecting the development of the concept of humanity in philosophical and social contexts during the Renaissance.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Humans" is said worldwide
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humains
Transliteration: yoo-mɛ̃
"Les humains sont capables de grandes réalisations."
Menschen
Transliteration: mɛnʃən
"Die Menschen haben die Fähigkeit, komplexe Probleme zu lösen."
umani
Transliteration: uˈmani
"Gli umani hanno una grande capacità di adattamento."
humanos
Transliteration: uˈmanos
"Los humanos han creado diversas culturas a lo largo de la historia."
humanos
Transliteration: uˈmanus
"Os humanos têm a capacidade de sonhar e criar."
मनुष्य
Transliteration: manuṣya
"मनुष्य ने विज्ञान और कला में कई उपलब्धियाँ हासिल की हैं।"
人类
Transliteration: rénlèi
"人类在科技方面取得了巨大的进步。"
인간
Transliteration: ingan
"인간은 사회를 형성하고 발전시킬 수 있는 능력을 가지고 있다."
人間
Transliteration: ningen
"人間は文化を創造する能力を持っています。"
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