human being

noun

1. any individual of the genus Homo, especially a member of the species Homo sapiens.
2. 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.

human being

noun

1. a member of any of the races of Homo sapiens; person; man, woman, or child

Word History and Origins

Origin of human being¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

But I think this is just an opportunity for us to start figuring out how to come together as human beings and find out how to work together and who knows what could happen.

From Los Angeles Times

“The experiences were something that I will carry with me forever because it made me a strong human being mentally and physically. It prepared me for a lot of things outside of football.”

From Los Angeles Times

“They were going to lose, and I wouldn’t have it, so I said, ‘Guys, look, he’s a stand-up human being.

From Los Angeles Times

We were just doing what we were hired to do: Tell stories not about ice skates or about baseball bats but about human beings.”

From Los Angeles Times

"His contribution to the whole country has been massive. But not only his titles and everything he has achieved as a human being," he said.

From BBC

Related Words

• human
• mortal
• person
• soul