Homo sapiens sapiens

noun

1. the subspecies of the genus Homo in which modern humans are classified.

Example Sentences

That is my new name for the human species, which currently has the scientific name of Homo sapiens sapiens, or wise, wise man, which makes us the most misnamed species on the planet.

From Salon

A physical scientist, Smil turns at last to the reluctant conclusion that the future depends on “the wisdom of homo sapiens sapiens,” but he doesn’t presume to say much about what that means.

From Washington Post

By the end, homilies have arrived: “It is not easy to be Homo sapiens sapiens. Their desires are so often in contention with their intelligence.”

From New York Times

Fifty thousand years ago with the rise of Homo sapiens sapiens.

From The Guardian

Homo sapiens sapiens are currently mating with homo sapiens metaconsciousensis--some of whom are creating popular culture such as Westworld 2016, The Truman Show, Matrix, and others mentioned by the commenters in this New York Times comment section.

From New York Times