human

Belonging to man or mankind; having the qualities or attributes of a man; of or pertaining to man or to the race of man; as, a human voice; human shape; human nature; human sacrifices. "To err is human; to forgive, divine." (Pope)

Origin: L. Humanus; akin to homo man: cf. F. Humain. See Homage, and cf. Humane, Omber.

Source: Websters Dictionary

(01 Mar 1998)


Terms mentioned in text: man, mankind, race, voice, shape, nature, sacrifices, divine, pope
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