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/ˈhjuːmən ˈbiːɪŋ/ · hu·man be·ing
noun
- A person; a large sapient, bipedal primate, with notably less hair than others of that order, of the species *Homo sapiens*. The museum exhibit showcased the evolution of the human being over millennia.
- Another, extinct member of the genus *Homo*. Neanderthals were a distinct human being that coexisted with early modern humans.
Did you know? The phrase 'human being' first appears in English texts of the 14th century, pairing the adjective 'human' with the noun 'being' to stress the notion of personhood rather than merely biological classification.