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- pronunciation:
- hyu
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of, relating to, or characteristic of mankind.
Speaking is a human activity.- synonyms:
- mortal
- antonyms:
- animal, inhuman
- similar words:
- cultural, social
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| definition 2: |
pertaining to the social or cultural aspects of mankind.
Poverty is one of our most pressing human concerns.- similar words:
- cultural, earthly, social, temporal, worldly
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| definition 3: |
consisting of people.
a human pyramid |
| definition 4: |
compassionate; humane.
- synonyms:
- humane
- antonyms:
- impersonal, inhuman, unnatural
- similar words:
- compassionate, humanitarian, kindly
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| related words: |
man-made |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a person; human being.
- synonyms:
- earthling, individual, person
- similar words:
- Homo sapiens, man, mortal, one, soul, woman
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| related words: |
being, brother |
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| derivations: |
humanlike (adj.), humanness (n.) |
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